Cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) modulators and uses thereof

ABSTRACT

Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for modulating the Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) with the compounds and compositions disclosed herein. Also described are methods of treating diseases or conditions that are mediated by the action of Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) or that we benefit from modulating the Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2).

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of PCT/US2021/030838 filed on May 5,2021, which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/020,489 filed May 5, 2020, and U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/054,096 filed Jul. 20, 2020, which areincorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

FIELD

Described herein are compounds, methods of making such compounds,pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds,and methods of using such compounds for the treatment of conditions,diseases, or disorders that would benefit from reduction or inhibitionof cannabinoid receptor CB2 activity.

BACKGROUND

Cannabinoid CB2 receptors (CB₂R) modulate immune responses duringinflammatory processes, in the tumor microenvironment. Endogenous andexogenous cannabinoids exert immunosuppressive properties in variety ofways, including induction of apoptosis of T cells, NK cells and B cells;inhibition of T, NK and B cells proliferation; inhibition ofimmunostimulatory cytokine and chemokine production, and induction ofimmunosuppressive cytokine production and regulatory T cells. Therefore,CB₂R antagonism should restore T, NK and B cells function and relieveinnate and adaptive immunosuppression caused by the endocannabinoids.Developing CB₂ receptor antagonists constitute a novel approach to treatcancer by enhancing antitumor immune response.

SUMMARY

Compounds described herein, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts,prodrugs, active metabolites and solvates thereof, are CB2 receptor(CB₂R) modulators. In some embodiments, the CB₂R modulators are CB₂Rantagonists. In some embodiments, the CB₂R modulators are CB₂R inverseagonists.

In one aspect, described herein is a compound of Formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

-   -   wherein,    -   R¹ is —OH, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄        alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1-2 N atom and 0        or 1 O or S atom, or a C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1        N atom and 1 O or S atom;    -   L¹ is absent, C₁-C₄ alkylene, or C₃-C₅ cycloalkylene;    -   R² is a ring A that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 R^(a);        -   ring A is C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1-2 N atom and 0            or 1 O or S atom, C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1 N            atom and 1 O or S atom, phenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,            5-membered heteroaryl, or 6-membered heteroaryl;        -   each R^(a) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹²)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or            unsubstituted monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   R³ is H or C₁-C₄ alkyl;    -   R⁴ is -L²-R⁵;        -   L² is absent or —CR¹⁰R¹¹;        -   R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstituted or is substituted with            1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b);        -   ring B is C₃-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl,            phenyl, naphthyl, or heteroaryl;        -   each R^(b) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, —OC(═O)(R¹²),            —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²), —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²),            —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄            alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy,            C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted            monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   or two R^(b) that are attached to the same carbon atom are            taken together with the carbon atom to form a C₃-C₆            cycloalkyl or a C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are independently selected from H or —CH₃;        -   or R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are taken together with the carbon atom to            which they are attached to form a C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl;    -   R⁶ is a ring C that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 Re; ring C is phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, C₃-C₁₂        cycloalkyl, or C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl;    -   or R⁶ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,        —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,        —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),        —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄        alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted        monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   each R^(c) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or            unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted            C₃-C₇ heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,            substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl or a            1,4-dioxanyl ring fused to ring C;    -   R⁷ is H, halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄        deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkoxy, or C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl or C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   X¹ is N; and X² is CR⁸ or N;    -   or X¹ is CR⁸ or N; and X² is N;    -   R⁸ is H, halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄        alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl or C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   each R¹² is independently selected from the group consisting of        C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl, substituted        or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted        monocyclic heteroaryl;    -   each R¹³ is independently selected from the group consisting of        hydrogen, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl,        C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or        unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl;    -   provided that when R⁶ is H, R⁴ is not cyclohexyl,        4-methylcyclohexyl, or cycloheptyl.

In another aspect, described herein is a compound that has the structureof Formula (X), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate orstereoisomer thereof:

-   -   wherein,    -   R¹ is hydrogen, —OH, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl,        C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1 N atom and 0 or        1 O or S atom, or a C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1 N        atom and 1 O or S atom;    -   L¹ is absent, C₁-C₄ alkylene, or C₃-C₅ cycloalkylene;    -   R² is a ring A that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 R^(a);        -   ring A is C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1-2 N atom and 0            or 1 O or S atom, C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1 N            atom and 1 O or S atom, phenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,            5-membered heteroaryl, or 6-membered heteroaryl;        -   each R^(a) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or            unsubstituted monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   R³ is H or C₁-C₄ alkyl;    -   R⁴ is

u is 1 or 2; v is 1 or 2;

-   -   or R⁴ is -L²-R⁵;        -   L² is absent or —CR¹⁰R¹¹;        -   R¹⁰ is —CH₃;        -   R¹¹ is H or —CH₃;        -   or R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are taken together with the carbon atom to            which they are attached to form a cyclopropyl-1,1-diyl;        -   R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstituted or is substituted with            1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is bridged C₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl,            phenyl, naphthyl, or heteroaryl;        -   each R^(b) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, —OC(═O)(R¹²),            —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²), —NR¹⁵C(═O)O(R¹²),            —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄            alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy,            C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted            monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   or two R^(b) that are attached to the same carbon atom are            taken together with the carbon atom to form a C₃-C₆            cycloalkyl or a C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   R⁶ is a ring C that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 Re; ring C is phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, C₃-C₁₂        cycloalkyl, or C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl;    -   or R⁶ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,        —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,        —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹⁵C(═O)(R¹²),        —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄        alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted        monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   each R^(c) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or            unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted            C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,            substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl or a            1,4-dioxanyl ring fused to ring C;    -   R⁷ is H, halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄        alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, or C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl;    -   X¹ is N; and X² is CR⁸ or N;    -   or X¹ is CR⁸ or N; and X² is N;    -   R⁸ is H, halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄        alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, or C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl;    -   each R¹² is independently selected from the group consisting of        C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl, substituted        or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted        monocyclic heteroaryl;    -   each R¹³ is independently selected from the group consisting of        hydrogen, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl,        C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or        unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl    -   provided that when R¹ is H, R⁴ is not cyclohexyl substituted by        0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 methyl groups.

In another aspect, described herein is a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof, and at least one pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient.

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is formulated foradministration to a mammal by oral administration, intravenousadministration, or subcutaneous administration.

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is in the form of atablet, a pill, a capsule, a liquid, a suspension, a dispersion, asolution, or an emulsion.

In another aspect, described herein is a method of modulating theactivity of the cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) in a mammal comprisingadministering to the mammal a compound described herein, or anypharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof.

In another aspect, described herein is a method of treating a disease ordisorder in a mammal that is mediated by the action of the cannabinoid 2receptor (CB₂R) comprising administering to the mammal a compounddescribed herein, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate orstereoisomer thereof.

In another aspect, described herein is a method for treating cancer in amammal, the method comprising administering to the mammal a selectivecannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) modulator. In some embodiments, theselective cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) modulator is a selectivecannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) antagonist. In some embodiments, theselective cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) modulator is a selectivecannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) inverse agonist. In some embodiments, theselective cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) modulator is a compound ofFormula (I) or Formula (X) or any Formula described herein, or anypharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof.

In another aspect, described herein is a method for treating cancer in amammal, the method comprising administering to the mammal a compound ofFormula (I) or Formula (X) or any Formula described herein, or anypharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof. Insome embodiments, the cancer is a solid tumor. In some embodiments, thecancer is bladder cancer, colon cancer, brain cancer, breast cancer,endometrial cancer, heart cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, livercancer, uterine cancer, blood and lymphatic cancer, ovarian cancer,pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, or skin cancer. Insome embodiments, the cancer is prostate cancer, breast cancer, coloncancer, or lung cancer. In some embodiments, the cancer is a sarcoma,carcinoma, or lymphoma.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises administering at leastone additional therapy to the mammal.

In some embodiments, the mammal is a human.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments in which aneffective amount of the compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, is: (a) systemically administered to themammal; and/or (b) administered orally to the mammal; and/or (c)intravenously administered to the mammal; and/or (d) administered byinjection to the mammal.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments comprisingsingle administrations of an effective amount of the compound, includingfurther embodiments in which the compound is administered once a day tothe mammal or the compound is administered to the mammal multiple timesover the span of one day. In some embodiments, the compound isadministered on a continuous dosing schedule. In some embodiments, thecompound is administered on a continuous daily dosing schedule.

Articles of manufacture, which include packaging material, a formulationwithin the packaging material (e.g. a formulation suitable for topicaladministration), and a label that indicates that the compound orcomposition, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate thereof, isused for modulating CB2 activity, or for the treatment, prevention oramelioration of one or more symptoms of a disease or disorder that isassociated with CB2 activity or that would benefit from CB2 modulation,are provided.

Other objects, features and advantages of the compounds, methods andcompositions described herein will become apparent from the followingdetailed description. It should be understood, however, that thedetailed description and the specific examples, while indicatingspecific embodiments, are given by way of illustration only, sincevarious changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of theinstant disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art fromthis detailed description.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Cannabinoids are a group of compounds found in the marijuana plant.Marijuana has been used both for recreational and medicinal purposes forseveral centuries. Cannabinoids have been shown to be effective in thetreatment of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy,anorexia and cachexia seen in HIV/AIDS patients, as well as neuropathicpain, and spasticity in multiple sclerosis. More recently, theanti-inflammatory properties of cannabinoids are drawing significantattention. Studies with marijuana cannabinoids led to the discovery ofcannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptors (CB₁R and CB₂R) and their endogenousligands 2-Arachidonoyl-glycerol (2-AG) and anandamide (AEA), which makeup what is known as the endocannabinoid system. Both CB₁R and CB₂R areheterotrimeric G_(i/o)-protein coupled receptors. CB₁R is mainlyexpressed in the central nervous system (CNS) while CB₂R is mainlyexpressed in immune cells (B cells >Natural Killercells >Monocytes >Neutrophils >CD8 leukocytes >CD4 leukocytes).

The mechanism of immunosuppression by endogenous and exogenouscannabinoids has been investigated both in vitro and in vivo studies.CB₂ receptors modulate immune responses during inflammatory processesand their immunosuppressive effects have been studied in many diseasemodels such as syngeneic mouse tumors, multiple sclerosis, diabetes,septic shock, rheumatoid arthritis, and allergic asthma. Studies inthese disease models along with many in vitro experiments show thatendogenous and exogenous cannabinoids exert their immunosuppressiveproperties in four main ways: (1) induction of T, NK and B cellsapoptosis, (2) inhibition of T, NK and B cells proliferation, (3)inhibition of immunostimulatory cytokine and chemokine production (e.g.,GM-CSF, IL2, IL8, IL12, IFNγ, TNFα), and (4) induction ofimmunosuppressive cytokine production (e.g., IL10, TGFβ1) and regulatoryT cells. In addition, Cannabis users have decreased NK counts, decreasedlymphocyte proliferative response to inflammatory stimulus and lowlevels of IL2. By contrast, cannabis users also have increasedimmunosuppressive cytokines IL10 and TGFβ1. Furthermore, a retrospectiveanalysis of clinical data found that cannabis use during cancerimmunotherapy significantly reduces anti-PD-1 nivolumab response inpatients with advanced melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer and renalclear cell carcinoma. In the tumor microenvironment, CB₂R expression iselevated as both cancer and immune cells produce endocannabinoids AEAand 2-AG. Therefore, CB₂R antagonism should restore T, NK and B cellfunction and relieve innate and adaptive immunosuppression caused by theendocannabinoids. Developing CB₂ receptor antagonists constitute a novelapproach to treat cancer by enhancing antitumor immune response.

Cancer

In some embodiments, disclosed herein are methods of treating cancerwith a CB2 modulator described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt or solvate thereof.

The term “cancer” as used herein, refers to an abnormal growth of cellsthat tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, tometastasize (spread). Types of cancer include, but are not limited to,solid tumors (such as those of the bladder, bowel, brain, breast,endometrium, heart, kidney, lung, liver, uterus, lymphatic tissue(lymphoma), ovary, pancreas or other endocrine organ (thyroid),prostate, skin (melanoma or basal cell cancer) or hematological tumors(such as the leukemias and lymphomas) at any stage of the disease withor without metastases.

In some embodiments, a mammal treated with a compound described hereinhas a disease or disorder that is or is associated with a cancer ortumor. Thus, in some embodiments, the mammal is a human that is anoncology patient. Such diseases and disorders and cancers includecarcinomas, sarcomas, benign tumors, primary tumors, tumor metastases,solid tumors, non-solid tumors, blood tumors, leukemias and lymphomas,and primary and metastatic tumors.

In some embodiments, the CB2 receptor modulators described herein areused in the treatment of solid tumours. A solid tumor is an abnormalmass of tissue that usually does not contain cysts or liquid areas.Solid tumors may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer).Different types of solid tumors are named for the type of cells thatform them. Examples of solid tumors are carcinomas, sarcomas, andlymphomas.

Carcinomas include, but are not limited to, esophageal carcinoma,hepatocellular carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma,bladder carcinoma, bronchogenic carcinoma, colon carcinoma, colorectalcarcinoma, gastric carcinoma, lung carcinoma, including small cellcarcinoma and non-small cell carcinoma of the lung, adrenocorticalcarcinoma, thyroid carcinoma, pancreatic carcinoma, breast carcinoma,ovarian carcinoma, prostate carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, renal cellcarcinoma, Wilm's tumor, cervical carcinoma, uterine carcinoma,testicular carcinoma, osteogenic carcinoma, epithelial carcinoma, andnasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Sarcomas include, but are not limited to, fibrosarcoma, myxosarcoma,liposarcoma, chondrosarcoma, chordoma, osteogenic sarcoma, osteosarcoma,angiosarcoma, endotheliosarcoma, lymphangiosarcoma,lymphangioendotheliosarcoma, synovioma, mesothelioma, Ewing's sarcoma,leiomyosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and other soft tissue sarcomas.

Leukemias include, but are not limited to, a) chronic myeloproliferativesyndromes (neoplastic disorders of multipotential hematopoietic stemcells); b) acute myelogenous leukemias; c) chronic lymphocytic leukemias(CLL), including B-cell CLL, T-cell CLL prolymphocyte leukemia, andhairy cell leukemia; and d) acute lymphoblastic leukemias (characterizedby accumulation of lymphoblasts). Lymphomas include, but are not limitedto, B-cell lymphomas (e.g., Burkitt's lymphoma); Hodgkin's lymphoma; andthe like.

Benign tumors include, e.g., hemangiomas, hepatocellular adenoma,cavernous hemangioma, focal nodular hyperplasia, acoustic neuromas,neurofibroma, bile duct adenoma, bile duct cystanoma, fibroma, lipomas,leiomyomas, mesotheliomas, teratomas, myxomas, nodular regenerativehyperplasia, trachomas and pyogenic granulomas.

Primary and metastatic tumors include, e.g., lung cancer; breast cancer;colorectal cancer; anal cancer; pancreatic cancer; prostate cancer;ovarian carcinoma; liver and bile duct carcinoma; esophageal carcinoma;bladder carcinoma; carcinoma of the uterus; glioma, glioblastoma,medulloblastoma, and other tumors of the brain; kidney cancers; cancerof the head and neck; cancer of the stomach; multiple myeloma;testicular cancer; germ cell tumor; neuroendocrine tumor; cervicalcancer; carcinoids of the gastrointestinal tract, breast, and otherorgans.

In one aspect, a CB₂R modulator described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof, reduces, amelioratesor inhibits immunosuppression and cell proliferation associated withcancers.

Compounds

Compounds described herein, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts,prodrugs, active metabolites and solvates thereof, are CB2 receptor(CB₂R) modulators. In some embodiments, the CB₂R modulators are CB₂Rantagonists. In some embodiments, the CB₂R modulators are CB₂R inverseagonists.

In one aspect, described herein is a compound of Formula (I), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

-   -   wherein,    -   R¹ is —OH, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄        alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1-2 N atom and 0        or 1 O or S atom, or a C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1        N atom and 1 O or S atom;    -   L¹ is absent, C₁-C₄ alkylene, or C₃-C₅ cycloalkylene;    -   R² is a ring A that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 R^(a);        -   ring A is C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1-2 N atom and 0            or 1 O or S atom, C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1 N            atom and 1 O or S atom, phenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,            5-membered heteroaryl, or 6-membered heteroaryl;        -   each R^(a) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹²)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or            unsubstituted monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   R³ is H or C₁-C₄ alkyl;    -   R⁴ is -L²-R⁵;        -   L² is absent or —CR¹⁰R¹¹;        -   R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstituted or is substituted with            1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b);        -   ring B is C₃-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl,            phenyl, naphthyl, or heteroaryl;        -   each R^(b) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, —OC(═O)(R¹²),            —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²), —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²),            —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄            alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy,            C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted            monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   or two R^(b) that are attached to the same carbon atom are            taken together with the carbon atom to form a C₃-C₆            cycloalkyl or a C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are independently selected from H or —CH₃;        -   or R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are taken together with the carbon atom to            which they are attached to form a C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl;    -   R⁶ is a ring C that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 Re; ring C is phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, C₃-C₁₂        cycloalkyl, or C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl;    -   or R⁶ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,        —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,        —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),        —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄        alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted        monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   each R^(c) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or            unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted            C₃-C₇ heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,            substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl or a            1,4-dioxanyl ring fused to ring C;    -   R⁷ is H, halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, C₂-C₄        alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, or C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl or C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   X¹ is N; and X² is CR⁸ or N;    -   or X¹ is CR⁸ or N; and X² is N;    -   R⁸ is H, halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄        alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy,        C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl or C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   each R¹² is independently selected from the group consisting of        C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl, substituted        or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted        monocyclic heteroaryl;    -   each R¹³ is independently selected from the group consisting of        hydrogen, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl,        C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or        unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of Formula (I), when R⁶ is H, R⁴ is not cyclohexyl,4-methylcyclohexyl, or cycloheptyl. In some embodiments, R⁶ is H and R⁴is cis-4-methylcyclohexyl.

In some embodiments, R³ is H or —CH₃; L¹ is absent, —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—,—CH₂CH₂CH₂—, —CH(CH₃)—, —C(CH₃)₂—, or cyclopropyl-1,1-diyl; R¹⁰ and R¹¹are independently selected from H or —CH₃; or R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are takentogether with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form acyclopropyl-1,1-diyl; X¹ is N; and X² is CR⁸; or X¹ is CR⁸; and X² is N.

In some embodiments, R¹ is —OH, —CH₃, —OCH₃, —CD₃, —OCD₃,—CFH₂—CHF₂—CF₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃, cyclopropyl, aziridinyl,azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl,thiomorpholinyl, piperazinyl, or piperidinyl. In some embodiments, R¹ is—OH, —CH₃, —OCH₃, —OC(CH₃)₂, —CD₃, —OCD₃, —CFH₂ —CHF₂ —CF₃, —OCFH₂,—OCHF₂, —OCF₃, cyclopropyl, aziridinyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl,pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, piperazinyl, or piperidinyl.

In some embodiments, R¹ is —OH or —CH₃. In some embodiments, R¹ is—O—C₁-C₃ alkyl.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (I) has the followingstructure of Formula (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein L¹, R², R⁴, R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in some or any embodimentsof Formula (I).

In some embodiments, R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstituted or issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is a monocyclic C₃-C₈cycloalkyl, or bicyclic C₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl that is a fused bicyclicC₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, bridged bicyclic C₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, or spiro bicyclicC₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl; or ring B is a monocyclic C₂-C₆ heterocycloalkyl, orbicyclic C₅-C₈ heterocycloalkyl that is a fused bicyclic C₅-C₈heterocycloalkyl, bridged bicyclic C₅-C₈ heterocycloalkyl, or spirobicyclic C₅-C₈ heterocycloalkyl; or ring B is a phenyl; or ring B is amonocyclic heteroaryl selected from furanyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl,oxazolyl, thiazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl,isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, pyridinyl,pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, and triazinyl.

In some embodiments, L² is absent; R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstitutedor is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is a monocyclic C₃-C₈cycloalkyl, or bicyclic C₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl that is a fused bicyclicC₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, bridged bicyclic C₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, or spiro bicyclicC₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl; or ring B is a monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl, orbicyclic C₅-C₈ heterocycloalkyl that is a fused bicyclic C₅-C₈heterocycloalkyl, bridged bicyclic C₅-C₈ heterocycloalkyl, or spirobicyclic C₅-C₈ heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments, L² is absent; R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstitutedor is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, or cyclohexyl; or ring B is a bicyclic C₅-C₁₂ cycloalkylthat is a spiro[2.2]pentanyl, spiro[3.3]heptanyl, spiro[4.3]octanyl,spiro[3.4]octanyl, spiro[3.5]nonanyl, spiro[4.4]nonanyl,spiro[4.5]decanyl, spiro[5.4]decanyl, spiro[5.5]undecanyl,bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl, bicyclo[2.2.2]octanyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl,adamantyl, or decalinyl.

In some embodiments, L² is absent; R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstitutedor is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, or cyclohexyl; or ring B is spiro[3.3]heptanyl,bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl, or bicyclo[2.2.2]octanyl.

In some embodiments, L² is absent; R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstitutedor is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is

or ring B is

In some embodiments, R⁴ is

In some embodiments, each R^(b) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —CH₃,—OCH₃, —CD₃, —OCD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, and —OCF₃; ortwo R^(b) that are attached to the same carbon atom are taken togetherwith the carbon atom to form a cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,cyclohexyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, pyrrolidinyl,thiomorpholinyl, or piperidinyl.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is

In some embodiments R⁴ is

In some embodiments, R⁴ is

In some embodiments R⁴ is

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁴ is

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁴ is

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁴ is a bridgedC₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl selected from

In some embodiments, L² is absent or —CR¹⁰R¹¹—; R¹⁰ and R¹¹ areindependently selected from H or —CH₃; or R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are taken togetherwith the carbon atom to which they are attached to form acyclopropyl-1,1-diyl; R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstituted or issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is phenyl or monocyclicheteroaryl.

In some embodiments, ring B is phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl,pyrazinyl, or pyridazinyl.

In some embodiments, L² is absent or —CR¹⁰R¹¹—; R¹⁰ and R¹¹ areindependently selected from H or —CH₃; or R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are taken togetherwith the carbon atom to which they are attached to form acyclopropyl-1,1-diyl; R⁵ is

m is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, each R^(b) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —CH₃,—OCH₃, —CD₃, —OCD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, and —OCF₃.

In some embodiments, R⁴ is

R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are independently selected from H or —CH₃; or R¹⁰ and R¹¹are taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached toform a cyclopropyl-1,1-diyl; m is 0, 1, or 2; each R^(b) isindependently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH,—NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —CH₃, —OCH₃, —CD₃, —OCD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃,—OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, and —OCF₃.

In some embodiments, L¹ is —CH₂CH₂—; R² is a ring A that isunsubstituted or is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(a); ring A isC₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1-2 N atoms and 0 or 1 O or S atom, orC₄-C₇ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1 N atom and 1 O or S atom; R⁶ isa ring C that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 Re;ring C is phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, C₃-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, or C₃-C₆heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments, L¹ is —CH₂CH₂—; R² is a ring A that isunsubstituted or is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(a); ring A isazetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, piperidinyl, orpiperazinyl. In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein,-L¹-R² is

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (I) has the followingstructure of Formula (III), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein R⁴, R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in some or any embodiments ofFormula (I).

In some embodiments, R⁶ is a ring C that is unsubstituted or issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(c); ring C is phenyl, pyridinyl,pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, pyrrolidinyl,thiomorpholinyl, or piperidinyl.

In some embodiments, R⁶ is

n is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, each R^(c) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH, —OCH₃, —OCD₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃,—O-cyclopropyl, —S(═O)₂CH₃, —S(═O)₂NH₂, —S(═O)₂NH(CH₃), —S(═O)₂N(CH₃)₂,—NHS(═O)₂CH₃, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —OC(═O)CH₃, —CO₂H, —CO₂CH₃,—CO₂CH₂CH₃, —C(═O)N(R′⁵)₂, —C(═O)—NH₂, —C(═O)NH(CH₃), —C(═O)N(CH₃)₂,—NHC(═O)CH₃, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —CH(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —CD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂,—CF₃, —CH═CH₂, —C(CH₃)═CH₂, —CH≡CH, —CH≡CCH₃, cyclopropyl, or oxetanyl.

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁶ is

In some of such embodiments, Re is CN, CH₃, F, O—C₁-C₃ alkyl orO—C₁-C₃haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R⁶ is

In some embodiments, R⁶ is not H. In some embodiments, R⁶ is halo.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (I) has the followingstructure of Formula (IV), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein R², R⁴, R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in some or any embodiments ofFormula (I).

In some embodiments, L¹ is —CH₂—, —CH(CH₃)—, —C(CH₃)₂—, orcyclopropyl-1,1-diyl; R² is a ring A that is unsubstituted or issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(a); ring A is phenyl, or 6-memberedheteroaryl.

In some embodiments, R² is

q is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, R² is

In some embodiments, each R^(a) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH, —OCH₃, —OCD₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃,—O-cyclopropyl, —S(═O)₂CH₃, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃,—CH(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —CD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, cyclopropyl, or oxetanyl.

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁶ is H, F, Cl,Br, —CN, —OH, —OCH₃, —OCD₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃, —O-cyclopropyl,—S(═O)₂CH₃, —S(═O)₂NH₂, —S(═O)₂NH(CH₃), —S(═O)₂N(CH₃)₂, —NHS(═O)₂CH₃,—NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —OC(═O)CH₃, —CO₂H, —CO₂CH₃, —CO₂CH₂CH₃,—C(═O)N(R′⁵)₂, —C(═O)—NH₂, —C(═O)NH(CH₃), —C(═O)N(CH₃)₂, —NHC(═O)CH₃,—CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —CH(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —CD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, —CH═CH₂,—C(CH₃)═CH₂, cyclopropyl, or oxetanyl.

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁶ is H, F, Cl,Br, —CN, —OH, —OCH₃, —OCD₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃, —O-cyclopropyl,—S(═O)₂CH₃, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —CH(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —CD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂,—CF₃, —CH═CH₂, —C(CH₃)═CH₂, cyclopropyl, or oxetanyl.

In another aspect, described herein is a compound that has the structureof Formula (X), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate orstereoisomer thereof:

-   -   wherein,    -   R¹ is hydrogen, —OH, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl,        C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1 N atom and 0 or        1 O or S atom, or a C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1 N        atom and 1 O or S atom;    -   L¹ is absent, C₁-C₄ alkylene, or C₃-C₅ cycloalkylene;    -   R² is a ring A that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 R^(a);        -   ring A is C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1-2 N atom and 0            or 1 O or S atom, C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1 N            atom and 1 O or S atom, phenyl, C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkyl,            5-membered heteroaryl, or 6-membered heteroaryl;        -   each R^(a) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or            unsubstituted monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   R³ is H or C₁-C₄ alkyl;    -   R⁴ is

u is 1 or 2; v is 1 or 2;

-   -   or R⁴ is -L²-R⁵;        -   L² is absent or —CR¹⁰R¹¹;        -   R¹⁰ is —CH₃;        -   R¹¹ is H or —CH₃;        -   or R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are taken together with the carbon atom to            which they are attached to form a cyclopropyl-1,1-diyl;        -   R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstituted or is substituted with            1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is bridged C₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl,            phenyl, naphthyl, or heteroaryl;        -   each R^(b) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, —OC(═O)(R¹²),            —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²), —NR¹⁵C(═O)O(R¹²),            —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄            alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy,            C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted            monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   or two R^(b) that are attached to the same carbon atom are            taken together with the carbon atom to form a C₃-C₆            cycloalkyl or a C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;    -   R⁶ is a ring C that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 Re; ring C is phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, C₃-C₁₂        cycloalkyl, or C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl;    -   or R⁶ is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,        —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,        —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹⁵C(═O)(R¹²),        —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄        alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted        monocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl;        -   each R^(c) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or            unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted            C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,            substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl or a            1,4-dioxanyl ring fused to ring C;    -   R⁷ is H, halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄        alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, or C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl;    -   X¹ is N; and X² is CR⁸ or N;    -   or X¹ is CR⁸ or N; and X² is N;    -   R⁸ is H, halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄        alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄        deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, or C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl;    -   each R¹² is independently selected from the group consisting of        C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl, substituted        or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or unsubstituted        monocyclic heteroaryl;    -   each R¹³ is independently selected from the group consisting of        hydrogen, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl,        C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆        cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl,        substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or substituted or        unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of Formula (X), when R¹ is H, R⁴ is not cyclohexylsubstituted by 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 methyl groups. In some embodiments, thebridged cycloalkyl is bridged bicyclic C₅-C₁₂ cycloalkyl.

In some embodiments, R³ is H or —CH₃; L¹ is absent, —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—,—CH₂CH₂CH₂—, —CH(CH₃)—, —C(CH₃)₂—, or cyclopropyl-1,1-diyl; X¹ is N; andX² is CR⁸; or X¹ is CR⁸; and X² is N.

In some embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen, —OH, —CH₃, —OCH₃, —CD₃, —OCD₃,—CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃, cyclopropyl, aziridinyl,azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl,thiomorpholinyl, piperazinyl or piperidinyl.

In some embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen, —OH or —CH₃.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XI), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein L¹, R^(b), u, v, R¹, R², R⁴, R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in someor any embodiments of Formula (X).

In some embodiments,

In some embodiments,

In some embodiments, each R^(b) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —CH₃,—OCH₃, —CD₃, —OCD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, and —OCF₃; ortwo R^(b) that are attached to the same carbon atom are taken togetherwith the carbon atom to form a cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,cyclohexyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, pyrrolidinyl,thiomorpholinyl, or piperidinyl.

In some embodiments,

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein X¹, X², L¹, R¹, R², R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in some or anyembodiments of Formula (X); n1, n2, and n3 are each independently 1, 2or 3; andR^(d) is halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³,—C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²), —NR¹⁵C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂,—NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl,C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstitutedmonocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XIII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein L¹, R¹, R², R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R¹⁰ and R¹¹ are as defined in some orany embodiments of Formula (X).

In some embodiments, R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstituted or issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); ring B is phenyl or monocyclicheteroaryl.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is a ring B that is unsubstituted or issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(b); or ring B is phenyl, furanyl,thienyl, pyrrolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl,triazolyl, tetrazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxadiazolyl,thiadiazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, ortriazinyl.

In some embodiments, ring B is phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl,pyrazinyl, or pyridazinyl.

In some embodiments, R⁵ is

m is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, each R^(b) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —CH₃,—OCH₃, —CD₃, —OCD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, and —OCF₃.

In some embodiments, L¹ is —CH₂CH₂—; R² is a ring A that isunsubstituted or is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(a); ring A isC₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 1-2 N atoms and 0 or 1 O or S atom, orC₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl containing 0 or 1 N atom and 1 O or S atom; R⁶ isa ring C that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 Re;ring C is phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, C₃-C₁₂ cycloalkyl, or C₂-C₁₀heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments, L¹ is —CH₂CH₂—; R² is a ring A that isunsubstituted or is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(a); ring A isazetidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, piperidinyl, orpiperazinyl.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XIA), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein R^(b), u, v, R¹, R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in some or anyembodiments of Formula (X).

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XIIA), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein X¹, X², R¹, R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in some or any embodimentsof Formula (X); n1, n2, and n3 are each independently 1, 2 or 3; andR^(d) is halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³,—C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²), —NR¹⁵C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂,—NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl,C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstitutedmonocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XIIIA), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein R¹, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R¹⁰, and R¹¹, are as defined in some or anyembodiments of Formula (X).

In some embodiments, R⁶ is a ring C that is unsubstituted or issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(c); ring C is phenyl, pyridinyl,pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, pyrrolidinyl,thiomorpholinyl, or piperidinyl.

In some embodiments, R⁶ is

n is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, each R^(c) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH, —OCH₃, —OCD₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃,—O-cyclopropyl, —S(═O)₂CH₃, —S(═O)₂NH₂, —S(═O)₂NH(CH₃), —S(═O)₂N(CH₃)₂,—NHS(═O)₂CH₃, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —OC(═O)CH₃, —CO₂H, —CO₂CH₃,—CO₂CH₂CH₃, —C(═O)N(R¹⁵)₂, —C(═O)—NH₂, —C(═O)NH(CH₃), —C(═O)N(CH₃)₂,—NHC(═O)CH₃, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —CH(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —CD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂,—CF₃, —CH═CH₂, —C(CH₃)═CH₂, cyclopropyl, or oxetanyl.

In some embodiments, R⁶ is

In some embodiments, L¹ is —CH₂—, —CH(CH₃)—, —C(CH₃)₂—, orcyclopropyl-1,1-diyl; R² is a ring A that is unsubstituted or issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(a); ring A is phenyl, C₃-C₁₀cycloalkyl, 5-membered heteroaryl, or 6-membered heteroaryl.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XI), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein R^(b), u, v, R¹, R², R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in some or anyembodiments of Formula (X).

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XIIB), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein R¹, R², R⁶, and R⁷ are as defined in some or any embodiments ofFormula (X); n1, n2, and n3 are each independently 1, 2 or 3; andR^(d) is halogen, —CN, —OH, —N(R¹³)₂, —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³,—C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²), —NR¹⁵C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂,—NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄alkoxy, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl,C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstitutedmonocyclic C₃-C₆ heterocycloalkyl.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (X) has the followingstructure of Formula (XII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein R¹, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R¹⁰, and R¹¹, are as defined in some or anyembodiments of Formula (X).

In some embodiments, R² is

q is 0, 1, or 2.

In some embodiments, R² is

In some embodiments, each R^(a) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of F, Cl, Br, —CN, —OH, —OCH₃, —OCD₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃,—O-cyclopropyl, —S(═O)₂CH₃, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃,—CH(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —CD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, cyclopropyl, or oxetanyl.

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁶ is H, F, Cl,Br, —CN, —OH, —OCH₃, —OCD₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃, —O-cyclopropyl,—S(═O)₂CH₃, —S(═O)₂NH₂, —S(═O)₂NH(CH₃), —S(═O)₂N(CH₃)₂, —NHS(═O)₂CH₃,—NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —OC(═O)CH₃, —CO₂H, —CO₂CH₃, —CO₂CH₂CH₃,—C(═O)N(R′⁵)₂, —C(═O)—NH₂, —C(═O)NH(CH₃), —C(═O)N(CH₃)₂, —NHC(═O)CH₃,—CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —CH(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —CD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂, —CF₃, —CH═CH₂,—C(CH₃)═CH₂, cyclopropyl, or oxetanyl.

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁶ is H, F, Cl,Br, —CN, —OH, —OCH₃, —OCD₃, —OCFH₂, —OCHF₂, —OCF₃, —O-cyclopropyl,—S(═O)₂CH₃, —CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —CH(CH₃)₂, —C(CH₃)₃, —CD₃, —CFH₂, —CHF₂,—CF₃, —CH═CH₂, —C(CH₃)═CH₂, cyclopropyl, or oxetanyl.

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein,

-   -   R⁶ is a ring C that is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1,        2, 3, or 4 Re; ring C is phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, C₃-C₁₂        cycloalkyl, or C₂-C₁₀ heterocycloalkyl;    -   or R⁶ is halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹², —S(═O)₂R¹²,        —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂, —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³,        —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²), —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²),        —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl,        C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄        heteroalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic C₃-C₆        heterocycloalkyl;        -   each R^(c) is independently selected from the group            consisting of halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR¹², —SR¹², —S(═O)R¹²,            —S(═O)₂R¹², —S(═O)₂N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³S(═O)₂R¹², —N(R¹³)₂,            —OC(═O)(R¹²), —CO₂R¹³, —C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)(R¹²),            —NR¹³C(═O)O(R¹²), —OC(═O)N(R¹³)₂, —NR¹³C(═O)N(R¹³)₂, C₁-C₄            alkyl, C₂-C₄ alkenyl, C₂-C₄ alkynyl, C₁-C₄ deuteroalkyl,            C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl, substituted or            unsubstituted C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted            C₃-C₇ heterocycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,            substituted or unsubstituted monocyclic heteroaryl or a            1,4-dioxanyl ring fused to ring C.

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁶ is a ring Cthat is unsubstituted or is substituted with 1, 2, 3, or 4 R^(c), whereR^(c) is as defined herein; ring C is phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl,C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, or C₂-C₆ heterocycloalkyl; R⁴ is a bridged cycloalkylselected from

and -L¹-R² is any -L¹-R² selected from Table 2. In some of suchembodiments, R¹ is H. In some other such embodiments, R¹ is OH orO—C₁-C₃ alkyl.

In some embodiments, for any Formula described herein, R⁶ is halo; R⁴ isa bridged cycloalkyl selected from

and -L¹-R² is any -L¹-R² selected from Table 2. In some of suchembodiments, R¹ is H. In some other such embodiments, R¹ is OH orO—C₁-C₃ alkyl.

In another aspect, provided herein is a compound that has a structure ofany one of compounds 1-109 as shown in Table 2, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof. In a further aspect,provided herein is a compound selected from compounds 1-6, 8-11, 13-17,19-23, 26-63, 65-70, 72-73, 76-112, 114-119, 121-122, 125, 128, 132-135,137-138, 140-143, 145, 148-150, 152-153, 158-159, and 161 as shown inTable 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomerthereof. In yet another aspect, provided herein is a compound selectedfrom compounds 1-136, 138-142, and 145-180 as shown in Table 2, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof. In anadditional aspect, provided herein is a compound selected from compounds1-136, 138-142, and 145-257 as shown in Table 2, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof. In a further aspect,provided herein is a compound selected from compounds 1-136, 138-142,145-220, 223, 225-228, 233a-233b, 237, 242, and 247-248b as shown inTable 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomerthereof.

In another aspect, described herein is a compound that has one of thefollowing structures of Table 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof:

TABLE 2 Compound Structure Name  1

6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N- (1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  2

6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4- hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  3

6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  4

6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  5

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N- (4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 6

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy- 1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 7

N-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6- (4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 8

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 9

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-(4- fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  10

4-hydroxy-6-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1-(2- morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  11

6-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxy- 1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 12

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4- (difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2- morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  13

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4- hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 14

4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-phenyl-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  15

6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4- hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  16

6-(4-cyanophenyl)-4-hydroxy- N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  17

6-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  18

4-hydroxy-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  19

6-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  20

4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  21

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1- (4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 22

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  23

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide  24

N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6- (5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2- oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  25

6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  26

N-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-6-(4- methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  27

N-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6- (4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  28

6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.5]octan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  29

6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  30

N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 31

6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(2-oxaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  32

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  33

6-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6- yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  34

1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  35

1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide  36

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  37

6-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-1-(2- morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  38

1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 39

N-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-6- (4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide  40

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(2- (4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  41

N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6- (5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 42

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1- (4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  43

6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2- yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  44

6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  45

6-(4-cyanophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 46

N-(bicyc1o[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  47

6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1- (2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  48

(R)-6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  49

(S)-6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  50

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 51

6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide  52

6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1- (2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  53

6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  54

N-(bicyc1o[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  55

6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  56

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-methyl-2-morpholinopropyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  57

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 58

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1- (4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  59

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  60

6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  61

6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2- morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide  62

N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2- morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  63

N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 64

6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 65

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1- (4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  66

6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  67

6-(4-cyclopropoxyphenyl)-1- (4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  68

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  69

6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  70

6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide  71

6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(p-tolyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  72

6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4- methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  73

6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  74

6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  75

N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6- (4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  76

6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4- methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  77

6-bromo-1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 78

6-bromo-1-(3-cyanobenzyl)-4- methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  79

6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4- methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  80

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  81

6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2- oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  82

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  83

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide  84

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide  85

(R)-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1- (4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  86

N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  87

(R)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N- (1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  88

(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1- (4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide  89

(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1- (4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  90

(S)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 91

(R)-6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide  92

6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  93

6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 94

(R)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N- (1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  95

(R)-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide  96

6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3- ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  97

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 98

6-bromo-N-(1-(4- fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide  99

6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 100

(R)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-((5- fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 101

(R)-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4- fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 102

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2- oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 103

(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1- (4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide 104

(R)-6-bromo-1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide105

N-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide106

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 107

6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide 108

(R)-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1- ((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 109

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N- ((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide110

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N- (3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 111

N-(3,3-dimethylcyclobutyl)-6- (4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide112

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1- (2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.3]hexan-5-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 113

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,3s)-3-methylcyclobutyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 114

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1r,3r)-3-methylcyclobutyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 115

N-(bicyclo[2.1.1]hexan-1-yl)- 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide116

N-(bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 117

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 118

N-(tert-butyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4- hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 119

methyl 2-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)-2-methylpropanoate 120

2-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)-2-methylpropanoic acid 121

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(1- (hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide122

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 123

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 124

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 125

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 126

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclopentyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 127

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 128

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(piperidin-1- yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 129

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 130

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6- (4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 131

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-4- hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 132

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6- (4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl)- 2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 133

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-fluoropiperidin- 1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 134

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide135

4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide136

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4- hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide 137

4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide138

4-hydroxy-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide 139

N-(1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-1- [(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 140

1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4- hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 141

1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methyl-1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 142

1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2- oxo-N-spiro[2.3]hexan-5-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 143

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide144

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1r,4r)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide145

1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-2-oxo- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 146

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide 147

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-5-(4-fluorobenzyl)-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine- 7-carboxamide 148

4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 149

4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 150

(R)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 151

(R)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4- hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 152

N-cyclohexyl-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide153

N-cyclohexyl-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4- hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 154

6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4- methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 155

6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4- hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide158

6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4- hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide 159

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N- ((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide 161

4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)- N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide 165

1-(2-(6-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 166

1-(2-(3-oxa-6-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 173

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 177

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide180

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4- isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide181

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 8-hydroxy-5-(2-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-6-oxo-2-(trifluoromethyl)-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide 182

5-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1][pentan-1-yl)-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-2-(trifluoromethyl)-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b] pyrazine-7-carboxamide183

5-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-N- (bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-2-dihydropyrido [2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide 184

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-2-(trifluoromethyl)-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b] pyrazine-7-carboxamide 185

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 2-cyclobutyl-8-hydroxy-5-(2-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1- yl)ethyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine- 7-carboxamide 186

5-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-2-cyclobutyl-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide 187

5-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-N- (bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-2-cyclobutyl-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide 188

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 2-cyclobutyl-8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-5,6- dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine- 7-carboxamide189

1-(8-hydroxy-5-(2-(4- hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-oxo-5,6- dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 190

1-(5-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-8-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 191

1-(5-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-8-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamido) cyclohexane-1-carboxylicacid 192

1-(8-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5- (2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7- carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylicacid 193

1-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)-8-hydroxy- 5-(2-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 194

1-(5-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6- yl)ethyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido [2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 195

1-(5-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-2- (4-fluorophenyl)-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b] pyrazine-7-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 196

1-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)-8- hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 197

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-2-oxo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide 198

1-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 199

1-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-N- (bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 200

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 201

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)- 2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 202

1-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide203

1-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)- N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide204

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)- 6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide 205

1-(4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4- hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 206

1-(1-(2-(2-oxa-6- azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6- yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxo-1,2- dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 207

1-(1-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-4- hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylicacid 208

1-(4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)cyclohexane- 1-carboxylic acid 209

1-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-2-oxo- 1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 210

1-(1-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 211

1-(1-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-6- (4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 212

1-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)cyclohexane- 1-carboxylic acid 213

N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide 214

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide215

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.3]hexan-5-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide216

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.5]octan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide217

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.4]octan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide218

4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.5]octan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide219

2-(4-fluorophenyl)-8-hydroxy-N- ((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-5,6- dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide220

4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2- oxo-N-(spiro[3.4]octan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide 221

1-(2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 222

1-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 223

2-(1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)- 2-methylpropanoic acid 224

1-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6- yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 225

1-(4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid 226

1-(2-(1,4-oxazepan-4-yl)ethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 227

1-(2-(2-oxa-6-azaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide 228

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4- hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-N-(3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide 229

4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide 230

1-(2-((3R,5R)-3,5-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)- 4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 231

4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-((S)-2-methylmorpholino)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 232a

1-(2-((2S,3R)-2,3-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 232b

1-(2-((2R,3S)-2,3-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 232c

1-(2-((2R,3R)-2,3-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 232d

1-(2-((2S,3S)-2,3-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 233a

4-hydroxy-N-((3S)-3-methylcyclopentyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 233b

4-hydroxy-N-((3R)-3-methylcyclopentyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide234

4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-((R)-3-methylmorpholino)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 235

1-(2-((3S,5S)-3,5-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 236

4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-((R)-2-methylmorpholino)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 237

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(1- (hydroxymethyl)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 238

1-(2-(4-oxa-7-azaspiro[2.5]octan-7-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 239

4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-((S)-3-methylmorpholino)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 240

1-(2-((3R,5S)-3,5-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 241a

1-(2-((2S,6R)-2,6-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 241b

1-(2-((2R,6S)-2,6-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 241c

1-(2-((2S,6S)-2,6-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 241d

1-(2-((2R,6R)-2,6-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 242

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N- (1-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine- 3-carboxamide 243

1-(2-(7-oxa-4-azaspiro[2.5]octan-4-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide 244

1-(2-(3,3-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3- carboxamide 245

1-(2-(2,2-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 246

1-(2-(6-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 247

1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopentyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 248a

4-hydroxy-N-((4R)-4-methylcycloheptyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide248b

4-hydroxy-N-((4S)-4-methylcycloheptyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8- naphthyridine-3-carboxamide249

1-(2-((2R,5R)-2,5-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 250

1-(2-((2S,5R)-2,5-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 251

1-(2-((2R,5S)-2,5-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 252

1-(2-((2S,5S)-2,5-dimethylmorpholino)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 253

1-(2-((1R,4R)-2-oxa-5-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-5-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 254

1-(2-((1S,4S)-2-oxa-5-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-5-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 255

1-(2-((1R,4R)-2-oxa-5-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-5-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 256

1-(2-((1S,4S)-2-oxa-5-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-5-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide 257

1-(2-(3-oxa-6-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

In a further aspect, provided herein are compounds of Formula (A)

wherein R¹, R², L¹, X¹, X², R⁶ and R⁷ are as defined herein for any ofthe preceding formulas and R^(A) is H, C₁-C₆ alkyl or C₁-C₆ alkyl-arylwhere aryl is substituted with C₁-C₃ alkyl, C₁-C₃ alkoxy, halo or NO₂.Further Forms of Compounds

In one aspect, compounds described herein (compounds of Formula (I),(II), (III), (IV), (X), (XI), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB),(XIII), (XIIIA), and/or (XIIIB)), are in the form of pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts. As well, active metabolites of these compounds havingthe same type of activity are included in the scope of the presentdisclosure. In addition, the compounds described herein can exist inunsolvated as well as solvated forms with pharmaceutically acceptablesolvents such as water, ethanol, and the like. The solvated forms of thecompounds presented herein are also considered to be disclosed herein.

“Pharmaceutically acceptable,” as used herein, refers a material, suchas a carrier or diluent, which does not abrogate the biological activityor properties of the compound, and is relatively nontoxic, i.e., thematerial is administered to an individual without causing undesirablebiological effects or interacting in a deleterious manner with any ofthe components of the composition in which it is contained.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers to a form of atherapeutically active agent that consists of a cationic form of thetherapeutically active agent in combination with a suitable anion, or inalternative embodiments, an anionic form of the therapeutically activeagent in combination with a suitable cation. Handbook of PharmaceuticalSalts: Properties, Selection and Use. International Union of Pure andApplied Chemistry, Wiley-VCH 2002. S. M. Berge, L. D. Bighley, D. C.Monkhouse, J. Pharm. Sci. 1977, 66, 1-19. P. H. Stahl and C. G. Wermuth,editors, Handbook of Pharmaceutical Salts: Properties, Selection andUse, Weinheim/Zürich:Wiley-VCH/VHCA, 2002. Pharmaceutical saltstypically are more soluble and more rapidly soluble in stomach andintestinal juices than non-ionic species and so are useful in soliddosage forms. Furthermore, because their solubility often is a functionof pH, selective dissolution in one or another part of the digestivetract is possible and this capability can be manipulated as one aspectof delayed and sustained release behaviors. Also, because thesalt-forming molecule can be in equilibrium with a neutral form, passagethrough biological membranes can be adjusted.

In some embodiments, pharmaceutically acceptable salts are obtained byreacting a compound of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (X), (XI), (XIA),(XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or (XIIIB) with anacid. In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (I), (II), (III),(IV), (X), (XI), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA),and/or (XIIIB), (i.e. free base form) is basic and is reacted with anorganic acid or an inorganic acid. Inorganic acids include, but are notlimited to, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid,phosphoric acid, nitric acid, and metaphosphoric acid. Organic acidsinclude, but are not limited to, 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid;2,2-dichloroacetic acid; 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid; 2-oxoglutaricacid; 4-acetamidobenzoic acid; 4-aminosalicylic acid; acetic acid;adipic acid; ascorbic acid (L); aspartic acid (L); benzenesulfonic acid;benzoic acid; camphoric acid (+); camphor-10-sulfonic acid (+); capricacid (decanoic acid); caproic acid (hexanoic acid); caprylic acid(octanoic acid); carbonic acid; cinnamic acid; citric acid; cyclamicacid; dodecylsulfuric acid; ethane-1,2-disulfonic acid; ethanesulfonicacid; formic acid; fumaric acid; galactaric acid; gentisic acid;glucoheptonic acid (D); gluconic acid (D); glucuronic acid (D); glutamicacid; glutaric acid; glycerophosphoric acid; glycolic acid; hippuricacid; isobutyric acid; lactic acid (DL); lactobionic acid; lauric acid;maleic acid; malic acid (−L); malonic acid; mandelic acid (DL);methanesulfonic acid; naphthalene-1,5-disulfonic acid;naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid; nicotinic acid; oleic acid; oxalic acid;palmitic acid; pamoic acid; phosphoric acid; proprionic acid;pyroglutamic acid (−L); salicylic acid; sebacic acid; stearic acid;succinic acid; sulfuric acid; tartaric acid (+L); thiocyanic acid;toluenesulfonic acid (p); and undecylenic acid.

In some embodiments, pharmaceutically acceptable salts are obtained byreacting a compound of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (X), (XI), (XIA),(XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or (XIIIB), with abase. In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (I), (II), (III),(IV), (X), (XI), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA),and/or (XIIIB), is acidic and is reacted with a base. In suchsituations, an acidic proton of the compound of Formula (I), (II),(III), (IV), (X), (XI), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII),(XIIIA), and/or (XIIIB), is replaced by a metal ion, e.g., lithium,sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, or an aluminum ion. In somecases, compounds described herein coordinate with an organic base, suchas, but not limited to, ethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine,tromethamine, meglumine, N-methylglucamine, dicyclohexylamine,tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamine. In other cases, compounds describedherein form salts with amino acids such as, but not limited to,arginine, lysine, and the like. Acceptable inorganic bases used to formsalts with compounds that include an acidic proton, include, but are notlimited to, aluminum hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide,sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, lithiumhydroxide, and the like. In some embodiments, the compounds providedherein are prepared as a sodium salt, calcium salt, potassium salt,magnesium salt, meglumine salt, N-methylglucamine salt or ammonium salt.

It should be understood that a reference to a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt includes the solvent addition forms. In someembodiments, solvates contain either stoichiometric ornon-stoichiometric amounts of a solvent, and are formed during theprocess of crystallization with pharmaceutically acceptable solventssuch as water, ethanol, and the like. Hydrates are formed when thesolvent is water, or alcoholates are formed when the solvent is alcohol.Solvates of compounds described herein are conveniently prepared orformed during the processes described herein. In addition, the compoundsprovided herein optionally exist in unsolvated as well as solvatedforms.

The methods and formulations described herein include the use ofN-oxides (if appropriate), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts ofcompounds having the structure of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (X),(XI), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or(XIIIB) as well as active metabolites of these compounds having the sametype of activity.

In some embodiments, sites on the organic radicals (e.g. alkyl groups,aromatic rings) of compounds of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (X),((XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or (XIIIB),are susceptible to various metabolic reactions. Incorporation ofappropriate substituents on the organic radicals will reduce, minimizeor eliminate this metabolic pathway. In specific embodiments, theappropriate substituent to decrease or eliminate the susceptibility ofthe aromatic ring to metabolic reactions is, by way of example only, ahalogen, deuterium, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group, or a deuteroalkylgroup.

In another embodiment, the compounds described herein are labeledisotopically (e.g. with a radioisotope) or by another other means,including, but not limited to, the use of chromophores or fluorescentmoieties, bioluminescent labels, or chemiluminescent labels.

Compounds described herein include isotopically-labeled compounds, whichare identical to those recited in the various formulae and structurespresented herein, but for the fact that one or more atoms are replacedby an atom having an atomic mass or mass number different from theatomic mass or mass number usually found in nature. Examples of isotopesthat can be incorporated into the present compounds include isotopes ofhydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, fluorine chlorine, iodine,phosphorus, such as, for example, ²H, ³H, ¹³C, ¹⁴C, ¹⁵N, ¹⁸O, ¹⁷O, ³⁵S,¹⁸F, ³⁶Cl, ¹²⁴I, ¹²⁵I, ¹³¹I, ³²P and ³³P. In one aspect,isotopically-labeled compounds described herein, for example those intowhich radioactive isotopes such as ³H and ¹⁴C are incorporated, areuseful in drug and/or substrate tissue distribution assays. In oneaspect, substitution with isotopes such as deuterium affords certaintherapeutic advantages resulting from greater metabolic stability, suchas, for example, increased in vivo half-life or reduced dosagerequirements. In some embodiments, one or more hydrogens of thecompounds of Formula (I) are replaced with deuterium.

In some embodiments, the compounds of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV),(X), (XI), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or(XIIIB), possess one or more stereocenters and each stereocenter existsindependently in either the R or S configuration. In some embodiments,the compound of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (X), (XI), (XIA), (XIB),(XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or (XIIIB), exists in the Rconfiguration. In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (I), (II),(III), (IV), (X), (XI), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII),(XIIIA), and/or (XIIIB), exists in the S configuration. The compoundspresented herein include all diastereomeric, individual enantiomers,atropisomers, and epimeric forms as well as the appropriate mixturesthereof. The compounds and methods provided herein include all cis,trans, syn, anti, entgegen (E), and zusammen (Z) isomers as well as theappropriate mixtures thereof.

Individual stereoisomers are obtained, if desired, by methods such as,stereoselective synthesis and/or the separation of stereoisomers bychiral chromatographic columns or the separation of diastereomers byeither non-chiral or chiral chromatographic columns or crystallizationand recrystallization in a proper solvent or a mixture of solvents. Incertain embodiments, compounds of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (X),(XI), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or(XIIIB), are prepared as their individual stereoisomers by reacting aracemic mixture of the compound with an optically active resolving agentto form a pair of diastereoisomeric compounds/salts, separating thediastereomers and recovering the optically pure individual enantiomers.In some embodiments, resolution of individual enantiomers is carried outusing covalent diastereomeric derivatives of the compounds describedherein. In another embodiment, diastereomers are separated byseparation/resolution techniques based upon differences in solubility.In other embodiments, separation of stereoisomers is performed bychromatography or by the forming diastereomeric salts and separation byrecrystallization, or chromatography, or any combination thereof. JeanJacques, Andre Collet, Samuel H. Wilen, “Enantiomers, Racemates andResolutions”, John Wiley And Sons, Inc., 1981. In some embodiments,stereoisomers are obtained by stereoselective synthesis.

In some embodiments, compounds described herein are prepared asprodrugs. A “prodrug” refers to an agent that is converted into theparent drug in vivo. Prodrugs are often useful because, in somesituations, they are easier to administer than the parent drug. Theyare, for instance, bioavailable by oral administration whereas theparent is not. Further or alternatively, the prodrug also has improvedsolubility in pharmaceutical compositions over the parent drug. In someembodiments, the design of a prodrug increases the effective watersolubility. An example, without limitation, of a prodrug is a compounddescribed herein, which is administered as an ester (the “prodrug”) butthen is metabolically hydrolyzed to provide the active entity. A furtherexample of a prodrug is a short peptide (polyaminoacid) bonded to anacid group where the peptide is metabolized to reveal the active moiety.In certain embodiments, upon in vivo administration, a prodrug ischemically converted to the biologically, pharmaceutically ortherapeutically active form of the compound. In certain embodiments, aprodrug is enzymatically metabolized by one or more steps or processesto the biologically, pharmaceutically or therapeutically active form ofthe compound.

Prodrugs of the compounds described herein include, but are not limitedto, esters, ethers, carbonates, thiocarbonates, N-acyl derivatives,N-acyloxyalkyl derivatives, N-alkyloxyacyl derivatives, quaternaryderivatives of tertiary amines, N-Mannich bases, Schiff bases, aminoacid conjugates, phosphate esters, and sulfonate esters. See for exampleDesign of Prodrugs, Bundgaard, A. Ed., Elseview, 1985 and Method inEnzymology, Widder, K. et al., Ed.; Academic, 1985, vol. 42, p. 309-396;Bundgaard, H. “Design and Application of Prodrugs” in A Textbook of DrugDesign and Development, Krosgaard-Larsen and H. Bundgaard, Ed., 1991,Chapter 5, p. 113-191; and Bundgaard, H., Advanced Drug Delivery Review,1992, 8, 1-38, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. Insome embodiments, a hydroxyl group in the compounds disclosed herein isused to form a prodrug, wherein the hydroxyl group is incorporated intoan acyloxyalkyl ester, alkoxycarbonyloxyalkyl ester, alkyl ester, arylester, phosphate ester, sugar ester, ether, and the like. In someembodiments, a hydroxyl group in the compounds disclosed herein is aprodrug wherein the hydroxyl is then metabolized in vivo to provide acarboxylic acid group. In some embodiments, a carboxyl group is used toprovide an ester or amide (i.e. the prodrug), which is then metabolizedin vivo to provide a carboxylic acid group. In some embodiments,compounds described herein are prepared as alkyl ester prodrugs.

Prodrug forms of the herein described compounds, wherein the prodrug ismetabolized in vivo to produce a compound of Formula (I), (II), (III),(IV), (X), (XIA), (XIB), (XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or(XIIIB), as set forth herein are included within the scope of theclaims. In some cases, some of the herein-described compounds is aprodrug for another derivative or active compound.

In some embodiments, any one of the hydroxyl group(s), amino group(s)and/or carboxylic acid group(s) are functionalized in a suitable mannerto provide a prodrug moiety. In some embodiments, the prodrug moiety isas described above.

In additional or further embodiments, the compounds described herein aremetabolized upon administration to an organism in need to produce ametabolite that is then used to produce a desired effect, including adesired therapeutic effect.

A “metabolite” of a compound disclosed herein is a derivative of thatcompound that is formed when the compound is metabolized. The term“active metabolite” refers to a biologically active derivative of acompound that is formed when the compound is metabolized. The term“metabolized,” as used herein, refers to the sum of the processes(including, but not limited to, hydrolysis reactions and reactionscatalyzed by enzymes) by which a particular substance is changed by anorganism. Thus, enzymes may produce specific structural alterations to acompound. For example, cytochrome P450 catalyzes a variety of oxidativeand reductive reactions while uridine diphosphate glucuronyltransferasescatalyze the transfer of an activated glucuronic-acid molecule toaromatic alcohols, aliphatic alcohols, carboxylic acids, amines and freesulphydryl groups. Metabolites of the compounds disclosed herein areoptionally identified either by administration of compounds to a hostand analysis of tissue samples from the host, or by incubation ofcompounds with hepatic cells in vitro and analysis of the resultingcompounds.

Synthesis of Compounds

Compounds of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (X), (XI), (XIA), (XIB),(XII), (XIIA), (XIIB), (XIII), (XIIIA), and/or (XIIIB), described hereinare synthesized using standard synthetic techniques or using methodsknown in the art in combination with methods described herein.

Unless otherwise indicated, conventional methods of mass spectroscopy,NMR, HPLC, protein chemistry, biochemistry, recombinant DNA techniquesand pharmacology are employed.

Compounds are prepared using standard organic chemistry techniques suchas those described in, for example, March's Advanced Organic Chemistry,6^(th) Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Alternative reactionconditions for the synthetic transformations described herein may beemployed such as variation of solvent, reaction temperature, reactiontime, as well as different chemical reagents and other reactionconditions.

In some embodiments, compounds described herein are synthesized asoutlined in the Schemes and the Examples.

Certain Terminology

Unless otherwise stated, the following terms used in this applicationhave the definitions given below. The use of the term “including” aswell as other forms, such as “include”, “includes,” and “included,” isnot limiting. The section headings used herein are for organizationalpurposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the subject matterdescribed.

As used herein, C₁-C_(x) includes C₁-C₂, C₁-C₃ . . . C₁-C_(x). By way ofexample only, a group designated as “C₁-C₄” indicates that there are oneto four carbon atoms in the moiety, i.e. groups containing 1 carbonatom, 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms or 4 carbon atoms. Thus, by way ofexample only, “C₁-C₄ alkyl” indicates that there are one to four carbonatoms in the alkyl group, i.e., the alkyl group is selected from amongmethyl, ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, iso-butyl, sec-butyl, andt-butyl.

An “alkyl” group refers to an aliphatic hydrocarbon group. The alkylgroup is branched or straight chain. In some embodiments, the “alkyl”group has 1 to 10 carbon atoms, i.e. a C₁-C₁₀ alkyl. Whenever it appearsherein, a numerical range such as “1 to 10” refers to each integer inthe given range; e.g., “1 to 10 carbon atoms” means that the alkyl groupconsist of 1 carbon atom, 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, etc., up toand including 10 carbon atoms, although the present definition alsocovers the occurrence of the term “alkyl” where no numerical range isdesignated. In some embodiments, an alkyl is a C₁-C₆ alkyl. In oneaspect the alkyl is methyl, ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl,iso-butyl, sec-butyl, or t-butyl. Typical alkyl groups include, but arein no way limited to, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl,sec-butyl, tertiary butyl, pentyl, neopentyl, or hexyl.

An “alkylene” group refers to a divalent alkyl radical. Any of the abovementioned monovalent alkyl groups may be an alkylene by abstraction of asecond hydrogen atom from the alkyl. In some embodiments, an alkylene isa C₁-C₆ alkylene. In other embodiments, an alkylene is a C₁-C₄ alkylene.Typical alkylene groups include, but are not limited to, —CH₂—,—CH(CH₃)—, —C(CH₃)₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH(CH₃)—, —CH₂C(CH₃)₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—,—CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and the like.

The term “alkenyl” refers to a type of alkyl group in which at least onecarbon-carbon double bond is present. In one embodiment, an alkenylgroup has the formula —C(R)═CR₂, wherein R refers to the remainingportions of the alkenyl group, which may be the same or different. Insome embodiments, R is H or an alkyl. Non-limiting examples of analkenyl group include —CH═CH₂, —C(CH₃)═CH₂, —CH═CHCH₃, —C(CH₃)═CHCH₃,and —CH₂CH═CH₂.

The term “alkynyl” refers to a type of alkyl group in which at least onecarbon-carbon triple bond is present. In one embodiment, an alkenylgroup has the formula —C≡C—R, wherein R refers to the remaining portionsof the alkynyl group. In some embodiments, R is H or an alkyl.Non-limiting examples of an alkynyl group include —C≡CH, —C≡CCH₃—C≡CCH₂CH₃, —CH₂C≡CH.

An “alkoxy” group refers to a (alkyl)O— group, where alkyl is as definedherein.

The term “alkylamine” refers to —NH(alkyl), or —N(alkyl)₂.

The term “aromatic” refers to a planar ring having a delocalizedπ-electron system containing 4n+2π electrons, where n is an integer. Theterm “aromatic” includes both carbocyclic aryl (“aryl”, e.g., phenyl)and heterocyclic aryl (or “heteroaryl” or “heteroaromatic”) groups(e.g., pyridine). The term includes monocyclic or fused-ring polycyclic(i.e., rings which share adjacent pairs of carbon atoms) groups.

The term “carbocyclic” or “carbocycle” refers to a ring or ring systemwhere the atoms forming the backbone of the ring are all carbon atoms.The term thus distinguishes carbocyclic from “heterocyclic” rings or“heterocycles” in which the ring backbone contains at least one atomwhich is different from carbon. In some embodiments, at least one of thetwo rings of a bicyclic carbocycle is aromatic. In some embodiments,both rings of a bicyclic carbocycle are aromatic.

As used herein, the term “aryl” refers to an aromatic ring wherein eachof the atoms forming the ring is a carbon atom. In one aspect, aryl isphenyl or a naphthyl. In some embodiments, an aryl is a phenyl. In someembodiments, an aryl is a C₆-C₁₀ aryl. Depending on the structure, anaryl group is a monoradical or a diradical (i.e., an arylene group).

The term “cycloalkyl” refers to a monocyclic or polycyclic aliphatic,non-aromatic radical, wherein each of the atoms forming the ring (i.e.skeletal atoms) is a carbon atom. A cycloalkyl may be saturated orpartially saturated. In some embodiments, cycloalkyls are spirocyclic orbridged compounds. In some embodiments, cycloalkyls are optionally fusedwith an aromatic ring, and the point of attachment is at a carbon thatis not an aromatic ring carbon atom. Cycloalkyl groups include groupshaving from 3 to 10 ring atoms. In some embodiments, cycloalkyl groupsare selected from among cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,cyclopentenyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl,spiro[2.2]pentyl, norbornyl and bicycle[1.1.1]pentyl,bicyclo[3.3.0]octane, bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, cis-decalin, trans-decalin,bicyclo[2.1.1]hexane, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, bicyclo[2.2.2]octane,bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane, and bicyclo[3.3.2]decane, adamantyl, norbornyl,and decalinyl. In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl is a C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl.

“Cycloalkylene” refers to -cycloalkyl-, i.e., a cycloalkyl ring asdefined herein which is bonded to two groups.

“1,4-dioxanyl ring fused to ring C” refers to

“Deuteroalkyl” refers to an alkyl group as defined herein, in which atleast one H is replaced by an isotope of hydrogen, i.e., by deuterium(²H) or tritium (³H).

“Deuteroalkoxy” refers to an alkoxy group as defined herein, in which atleast one H is replaced by an isotope of hydrogen, i.e., by deuterium(²H) or tritium (³H).

The term “halo” or, alternatively, “halogen” or “halide” means fluoro,chloro, bromo or iodo. In some embodiments, halo is fluoro, chloro, orbromo.

The term “fluoroalkyl” refers to an alkyl in which one or more hydrogenatoms are replaced by a fluorine atom. In one aspect, a fluoroalkyl is aC₁-C₆ fluoroalkyl.

“Fluoroalkoxy” refers to an alkoxy group as defined herein, in which atleast one H is replaced by a fluorine atom.

The term “heteroalkyl” refers to an alkyl group in which one or moreskeletal atoms of the alkyl are selected from an atom other than carbon,e.g., oxygen, nitrogen (e.g. —NH—, —N(alkyl)-, sulfur, or combinationsthereof. A heteroalkyl is attached to the rest of the molecule at acarbon atom of the heteroalkyl. In one aspect, a heteroalkyl is a C₁-C₆heteroalkyl.

Examples of such heteroalkyl are, for example, —CH₂OCH₃, —CH₂CH₂OCH₃,—CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₃, —CH(CH₃)OCH₃, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂N(CH₃)₂, and —CH₂SCH₃.

The term “heterocycle” or “heterocyclic” refers to heteroaromatic rings(also known as heteroaryls) and heterocycloalkyl rings (also known asheteroalicyclic groups) containing one to four heteroatoms in thering(s), where each heteroatom in the ring(s) is selected from O, S andN, wherein each heterocyclic group has from 3 to 10 atoms in its ringsystem, and with the proviso that any ring does not contain two adjacentO or S atoms. Non-aromatic heterocyclic groups (also known asheterocycloalkyls) include rings having 3 to 10 atoms in its ring systemand aromatic heterocyclic groups include rings having 5 to 10 atoms inits ring system. The heterocyclic groups include benzo-fused ringsystems. Examples of non-aromatic heterocyclic groups are pyrrolidinyl,tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl, oxazolidinonyl,tetrahydropyranyl, dihydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, piperidinyl,morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl, thioxanyl, piperazinyl, aziridinyl,azetidinyl, oxetanyl, thietanyl, homopiperidinyl, oxepanyl, thiepanyl,oxazepinyl, diazepinyl, thiazepinyl, 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridinyl,pyrrolin-2-yl, pyrrolin-3-yl, indolinyl, 2H-pyranyl, 4H-pyranyl,dioxanyl, 1,3-dioxolanyl, pyrazolinyl, dithianyl, dithiolanyl,dihydropyranyl, dihydrothienyl, dihydrofuranyl, pyrazolidinyl,imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, 3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanyl,3-azabicyclo[4.1.0]heptanyl, 3H-indolyl, indolin-2-onyl,isoindolin-1-onyl, isoindoline-1,3-dionyl,3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-1(2H)-onyl, 3,4-dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-onyl,isoindoline-1,3-dithionyl, benzokfloxazol-2(3H)-onyl,1H-benzokflimidazol-2(3H)-onyl, benzo[d]thiazol-2(3H)-onyl, andquinolizinyl. Examples of aromatic heterocyclic groups are pyridinyl,imidazolyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, pyrazinyl, tetrazolyl,furyl, thienyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyrrolyl,quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, indolyl, benzimidazolyl, benzofuranyl,cinnolinyl, indazolyl, indolizinyl, phthalazinyl, pyridazinyl,triazinyl, isoindolyl, pteridinyl, purinyl, oxadiazolyl, thiadiazolyl,furazanyl, benzofurazanyl, benzothiophenyl, benzothiazolyl,benzoxazolyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, naphthyridinyl, andfuropyridinyl. The foregoing groups are either C-attached (or C-linked)or N-attached where such is possible. For instance, a group derived frompyrrole includes both pyrrol-1-yl (N-attached) or pyrrol-3-yl(C-attached). Further, a group derived from imidazole includesimidazol-1-yl or imidazol-3-yl (both N-attached) or imidazol-2-yl,imidazol-4-yl or imidazol-5-yl (all C-attached). The heterocyclic groupsinclude benzo-fused ring systems. Non-aromatic heterocycles areoptionally substituted with one or two oxo (═O) moieties, such aspyrrolidin-2-one. In some embodiments, at least one of the two rings ofa bicyclic heterocycle is aromatic. In some embodiments, both rings of abicyclic heterocycle are aromatic. The terms “heteroaryl” or,alternatively, “heteroaromatic” refers to an aryl group that includesone or more ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur.Illustrative examples of heteroaryl groups include monocyclicheteroaryls and bicyclic heteroaryls. Monocyclic heteroaryls includepyridinyl, imidazolyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazolyl, triazolyl, pyrazinyl,tetrazolyl, furyl, thienyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, oxazolyl,isothiazolyl, pyrrolyl, pyridazinyl, triazinyl, oxadiazolyl,thiadiazolyl, and furazanyl. Bicyclic heteroaryls include indolizine,indole, benzofuran, benzothiophene, indazole, benzimidazole, purine,quinolizine, quinoline, isoquinoline, cinnoline, phthalazine,quinazoline, quinoxaline, 1,8-naphthyridine, and pteridine. In someembodiments, a heteroaryl contains 0-4 N atoms in the ring. In someembodiments, a heteroaryl contains 1-4 N atoms in the ring. In someembodiments, a heteroaryl contains 0-4 N atoms, 0-1 O atoms, and 0-1 Satoms in the ring. In some embodiments, a heteroaryl contains 1-4 Natoms, 0-1 O atoms, and 0-1 S atoms in the ring. In some embodiments,heteroaryl is a C₁-C₉ heteroaryl. In some embodiments, monocyclicheteroaryl is a C₁-C₅ heteroaryl. In some embodiments, monocyclicheteroaryl is a 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaryl. In someembodiments, bicyclic heteroaryl is a C₆-C₉ heteroaryl.

A “heterocycloalkyl” or “heteroalicyclic” group refers to a cycloalkylgroup that includes at least one heteroatom selected from nitrogen,oxygen and sulfur. In some embodiments, a heterocycloalkyl is fused withan aryl or heteroaryl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl isoxazolidinonyl, pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl,tetrahydropyranyl, tetrahydrothiopyranyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl,thiomorpholinyl, piperazinyl, piperidin-2-onyl,pyrrolidine-2,5-dithionyl, pyrrolidine-2,5-dionyl, pyrrolidinonyl,imidazolidinyl, imidazolidin-2-onyl, or thiazolidin-2-onyl. In someembodiments, the sulfur atom in a heterocycloalkyl is not oxidized. Theterm heteroalicyclic also includes all ring forms of the carbohydrates,including but not limited to the monosaccharides, the disaccharides andthe oligosaccharides. In one aspect, a heterocycloalkyl is a C₂-C₁₀heterocycloalkyl. In another aspect, a heterocycloalkyl is a C₄-C₁₀heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, a heterocycloalkyl contains 0-2 Natoms in the ring. In some embodiments, a heterocycloalkyl contains 0-2N atoms, 0-2 O atoms and 0-1 S atoms in the ring.

The term “bond” or “single bond” refers to a chemical bond between twoatoms, or two moieties when the atoms joined by the bond are consideredto be part of larger substructure. In one aspect, when a group describedherein is a bond, the referenced group is absent thereby allowing a bondto be formed between the remaining identified groups.

The term “moiety” refers to a specific segment or functional group of amolecule. Chemical moieties are often recognized chemical entitiesembedded in or appended to a molecule.

The term “optionally substituted” or “substituted” means that thereferenced group is optionally substituted with one or more additionalgroup(s) individually and independently selected from halogen, —CN,—NH₂, —NH(alkyl), —N(alkyl)₂, —OH, —CO₂H, —CO₂ alkyl, —C(═O)NH₂,—C(═O)NH(alkyl), —C(═O)N(alkyl)₂, —S(═O)₂NH₂, —S(═O)₂NH(alkyl),—S(═O)₂N(alkyl)₂, alkyl, cycloalkyl, fluoroalkyl, heteroalkyl, alkoxy,fluoroalkoxy, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aryloxy, alkylthio,arylthio, alkylsulfoxide, arylsulfoxide, alkylsulfone, and arylsulfone.In some other embodiments, optional substituents are independentlyselected from halogen, —CN, —NH₂, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂, —OH, —CO₂H,—CO₂(C₁-C₄ alkyl), —C(═O)NH₂, —C(═O)NH(C₁-C₄ alkyl), —C(═O)N(C₁-C₄alkyl)₂, —S(═O)₂NH₂, —S(═O)₂NH(C₁-C₄ alkyl), —S(═O)₂N(C₁-C₄ alkyl)₂,C₁-C₄ alkyl, C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkyl, C₁-C₄ heteroalkyl,C₁-C₄ alkoxy, C₁-C₄ fluoroalkoxy, SC₁-C₄ alkyl, —S(═O)C₁-C₄ alkyl, and—S(═O)₂C₁-C₄ alkyl. In some embodiments, optional substituents areindependently selected from halogen, —CN, —NH₂, —OH, —NH(CH₃), —N(CH₃)₂,—CH₃, —CH₂CH₃, —CF₃, —OCH₃, and —OCF₃. In some embodiments, substitutedgroups are substituted with one or two of the preceding groups. In someembodiments, an optional substituent on an aliphatic carbon atom(acyclic or cyclic) includes oxo (═O).

The term “acceptable” with respect to a formulation, composition oringredient, as used herein, means having no persistent detrimentaleffect on the general health of the subject being treated.

The term “modulate” as used herein, means to interact with a targeteither directly or indirectly so as to alter the activity of the target,including, by way of example only, to enhance the activity of thetarget, to inhibit the activity of the target, to limit the activity ofthe target, or to extend the activity of the target. In someembodiments, “modulate” means to interact with a target either directlyor indirectly so as to decrease or inhibit receptor activity,

The term “modulator” as used herein, refers to a molecule that interactswith a target either directly or indirectly. The interactions include,but are not limited to, the interactions of an agonist, partial agonist,an inverse agonist, antagonist, or combinations thereof. In someembodiments, a modulator is an antagonist. Receptor antagonists areinhibitors of receptor activity. Antagonists mimic ligands that bind toa receptor and prevent receptor activation by a natural ligand.Preventing activation may have many effects. If a natural agonistbinding to a receptor leads to an increase in cellular function, anantagonist that binds and blocks this receptor decreases the function.

The terms “administer,” “administering,” “administration,” and the like,as used herein, refer to the methods that may be used to enable deliveryof compounds or compositions to the desired site of biological action.These methods include, but are not limited to oral routes, intraduodenalroutes, parenteral injection (including intravenous, subcutaneous,intraperitoneal, intramuscular, intravascular or infusion), topical andrectal administration. Those of skill in the art are familiar withadministration techniques that can be employed with the compounds andmethods described herein. In some embodiments, the compounds andcompositions described herein are administered orally.

The terms “co-administration” or the like, as used herein, are meant toencompass administration of the selected therapeutic agents to a singlepatient, and are intended to include treatment regimens in which theagents are administered by the same or different route of administrationor at the same or different time.

The terms “effective amount” or “therapeutically effective amount,” asused herein, refer to a sufficient amount of an agent or a compoundbeing administered, which will relieve to some extent one or more of thesymptoms of the disease or condition being treated. The result includesreduction and/or alleviation of the signs, symptoms, or causes of adisease, or any other desired alteration of a biological system. Forexample, an “effective amount” for therapeutic uses is the amount of thecomposition comprising a compound as disclosed herein required toprovide a clinically significant decrease in disease symptoms. Anappropriate “effective” amount in any individual case is optionallydetermined using techniques, such as a dose escalation study.

The terms “enhance” or “enhancing,” as used herein, means to increase orprolong either in potency or duration a desired effect. Thus, in regardto enhancing the effect of therapeutic agents, the term “enhancing”refers to the ability to increase or prolong, either in potency orduration, the effect of other therapeutic agents on a system. An“enhancing-effective amount,” as used herein, refers to an amountadequate to enhance the effect of another therapeutic agent in a desiredsystem.

The terms “kit” and “article of manufacture” are used as synonyms.

The term “subject” or “patient” encompasses mammals. Examples of mammalsinclude, but are not limited to, any member of the Mammalian class:humans, non-human primates such as chimpanzees, and other apes andmonkey species; farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats,swine; domestic animals such as rabbits, dogs, and cats; laboratoryanimals including rodents, such as rats, mice and guinea pigs, and thelike. In one aspect, the mammal is a human.

The terms “treat,” “treating” or “treatment,” as used herein, includealleviating, abating or ameliorating at least one symptom of a diseaseor condition, preventing additional symptoms, inhibiting the disease orcondition, e.g., arresting the development of the disease or condition,relieving the disease or condition, causing regression of the disease orcondition, relieving a condition caused by the disease or condition, orstopping the symptoms of the disease or condition eitherprophylactically and/or therapeutically.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are formulated intopharmaceutical compositions. Pharmaceutical compositions are formulatedin a conventional manner using one or more pharmaceutically acceptableinactive ingredients that facilitate processing of the active compoundsinto preparations that are used pharmaceutically. Proper formulation isdependent upon the route of administration chosen. A summary ofpharmaceutical compositions described herein is found, for example, inRemington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Nineteenth Ed (Easton,Pa.: Mack Publishing Company, 1995); Hoover, John E., Remington'sPharmaceutical Sciences, Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa. 1975;Liberman, H. A. and Lachman, L., Eds., Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms,Marcel Decker, New York, N.Y., 1980; and Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms andDrug Delivery Systems, Seventh Ed. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 1999),herein incorporated by reference for such disclosure.

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are administeredeither alone or in combination with pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers, excipients or diluents, in a pharmaceutical composition.Administration of the compounds and compositions described herein can beeffected by any method that enables delivery of the compounds to thesite of action. These methods include, though are not limited todelivery via enteral routes (including oral, gastric or duodenal feedingtube, rectal suppository and rectal enema), parenteral routes (injectionor infusion, including intraarterial, intracardiac, intradermal,intraduodenal, intramedullary, intramuscular, intraosseous,intraperitoneal, intrathecal, intravascular, intravenous, intravitreal,epidural and subcutaneous), inhalational, transdermal, transmucosal,sublingual, buccal and topical (including epicutaneous, dermal, enema,eye drops, ear drops, intranasal, vaginal) administration, although themost suitable route may depend upon for example the condition anddisorder of the recipient. By way of example only, compounds describedherein can be administered locally to the area in need of treatment, byfor example, local infusion during surgery, topical application such ascreams or ointments, injection, catheter, or implant. The administrationcan also be by direct injection at the site of a diseased tissue ororgan.

In some embodiments, pharmaceutical compositions suitable for oraladministration are presented as discrete units such as capsules, cachetsor tablets each containing a predetermined amount of the activeingredient; as a powder or granules; as a solution or a suspension in anaqueous liquid or a non-aqueous liquid; or as an oil-in-water liquidemulsion or a water-in-oil liquid emulsion. In some embodiments, theactive ingredient is presented as a bolus, electuary or paste.

Pharmaceutical compositions which can be used orally include tablets,push-fit capsules made of gelatin, as well as soft, sealed capsules madeof gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol. Tablets maybe made by compression or molding, optionally with one or more accessoryingredients. Compressed tablets may be prepared by compressing in asuitable machine the active ingredient in a free-flowing form such as apowder or granules, optionally mixed with binders, inert diluents, orlubricating, surface active or dispersing agents. Molded tablets may bemade by molding in a suitable machine a mixture of the powdered compoundmoistened with an inert liquid diluent. In some embodiments, the tabletsare coated or scored and are formulated so as to provide slow orcontrolled release of the active ingredient therein. All formulationsfor oral administration should be in dosages suitable for suchadministration. The push-fit capsules can contain the active ingredientsin admixture with filler such as lactose, binders such as starches,and/or lubricants such as talc or magnesium stearate and, optionally,stabilizers. In soft capsules, the active compounds may be dissolved orsuspended in suitable liquids, such as fatty oils, liquid paraffin, orliquid polyethylene glycols. In some embodiments, stabilizers are added.Dragee cores are provided with suitable coatings. For this purpose,concentrated sugar solutions may be used, which may optionally containgum arabic, talc, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, carbopol gel, polyethyleneglycol, and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions, and suitable organicsolvents or solvent mixtures. Dyestuffs or pigments may be added to thetablets or Dragee coatings for identification or to characterizedifferent combinations of active compound doses.

In some embodiments, pharmaceutical compositions are formulated forparenteral administration by injection, e.g., by bolus injection orcontinuous infusion. Formulations for injection may be presented in unitdosage form, e.g., in ampoules or in multi-dose containers, with anadded preservative. The compositions may take such forms as suspensions,solutions or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and may containformulatory agents such as suspending, stabilizing and/or dispersingagents. The compositions may be presented in unit-dose or multi-dosecontainers, for example sealed ampoules and vials, and may be stored inpowder form or in a freeze-dried (lyophilized) condition requiring onlythe addition of the sterile liquid carrier, for example, saline orsterile pyrogen-free water, immediately prior to use. Extemporaneousinjection solutions and suspensions may be prepared from sterilepowders, granules and tablets of the kind previously described.

Pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration includeaqueous and non-aqueous (oily) sterile injection solutions of the activecompounds which may contain antioxidants, buffers, bacteriostats andsolutes which render the formulation isotonic with the blood of theintended recipient; and aqueous and non-aqueous sterile suspensionswhich may include suspending agents and thickening agents. Suitablelipophilic solvents or vehicles include fatty oils such as sesame oil,or synthetic fatty acid esters, such as ethyl oleate or triglycerides,or liposomes. Aqueous injection suspensions may contain substances whichincrease the viscosity of the suspension, such as sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol, or dextran. Optionally, the suspension may alsocontain suitable stabilizers or agents which increase the solubility ofthe compounds to allow for the preparation of highly concentratedsolutions.

It should be understood that in addition to the ingredients particularlymentioned above, the compounds and compositions described herein mayinclude other agents conventional in the art having regard to the typeof formulation in question, for example those suitable for oraladministration may include flavoring agents.

Methods of Treatment

The compounds disclosed herein, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts,solvates, or stereoisomers thereof, are useful for the modulation ofcannabinoid receptors. In some embodiments, the cannabinoid receptormodulated by the compounds and methods is the cannabinoid 2 receptor(CB₂R).

Provided herein are CB₂R modulators that are useful for treating one ormore diseases or disorders associated with or that would benefit frommodulation of CB₂R activity.

In some embodiments, described herein are methods for treating a diseaseor disorder, wherein the disease or disorder is cancer, ahyperproliferative disorder, an autoimmune disorder, or inflammatorydisorder.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of modulating theactivity of the cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) in a mammal comprisingadministering to the mammal a compound described herein, or anypharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method of treating a diseaseor disorder in a mammal that is mediated by the action of thecannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) comprising administering to the mammal acompound described herein, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate or stereoisomer thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method for treating cancer ina mammal, the method comprising administering to the mammal a selectivecannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) modulator. In some embodiments, theselective cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) modulator is a selectivecannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) antagonist. In some embodiments, theselective cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) modulator is a selectivecannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R) inverse agonist.

In some embodiments, the selective cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB₂R)modulator is a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof.

In some embodiments, provided herein is a method for treating cancer ina mammal, the method comprising administering to the mammal a CB₂Rantagonist or CB₂R inverse agonist. In some embodiments, the CB₂Rantagonist or CB₂R inverse agonist is a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof.

In some embodiments, the CB₂R antagonist or CB₂R inverse agonist is5-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)-1-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-N-[(1S,2S,4R)-1,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide(SR144528),[6-iodo-2-methyl-1-[2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl]-1H-indol-3-yl](4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone(AM630), orN-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-7-methoxy-2-oxo-8-(pentyloxy)-3-quinolinecarboxamide(JTE 907), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate orstereoisomer thereof.

In some or any of the preceding embodiments, the cancer is a solidtumor.

In some or any of the preceding embodiments, the cancer is bladdercancer, colon cancer, brain cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer,heart cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, liver cancer, uterine cancer,blood and lymphatic cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostatecancer, thyroid cancer, or skin cancer.

In some or any of the preceding embodiments, the cancer is prostatecancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, or lung cancer.

In some or any of the preceding embodiments, the cancer is a sarcoma,carcinoma, or lymphoma.

In some or any of the preceding embodiments, the methods compriseadministering at least one additional therapy to the mammal.

In some or any of the preceding embodiments, the methods compriseadministering at least one immune checkpoint inhibitor to the mammal. Insome or any of the preceding embodiments, the immune checkpointinhibitor is an anti-PD-1 agent or an anti-PD-L1 agent. In some or anyof the preceding embodiments, the anti-PD-1 agent or anti-PD-L1 agent isnivolumab, pembrolizumab, cemiplimab, labrolizumab, avelumab, durvalumabor atezolizumab.

In some embodiments, the mammal is a human.

Anti-PD-1/Anti-PD-L1 Agents

In some embodiments, a compound described herein (i.e. a CB₂R antagonistor inverse agonist), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, isadministered in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor Immunecheckpoint inhibitors include, but are not limited to, anti-PD-1,anti-PD-L1, or anti-ligand 2 of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-L2)agents/inhibitors. In some embodiments, immune checkpoint inhibitorsinclude, but are not limited to anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-ligand 2of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-L2) antibodies.

As used herein, “PD-1” or “PD1” refers to the Programmed Death 1 (PD-1)receptor. Other names include programmed cell death protein 1 and CD279(cluster of differentiation 279). PD-1 has two ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2.In some embodiments, targeting PD-1 restores immune function in thetumor microenvironment.

As used herein, “PD-L1” or “PDL1” refers to the programmed death ligand1 (PD-L1).

As used herein, “PD-L2” or “PDL2” refers to the programmed death ligand2 (PD-L2).

In some embodiments, the anti-PD-1 or anti-PDL-1 agent is an antibody, apeptide, a small molecule or a nucleic acid.

In some embodiments, a compound described herein (i.e. a CB₂R antagonistor inverse agonist), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, isadministered in combination with an anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 agent. Insome embodiments, the anti-PD-1 agent is an anti-PD-1 antibody. In someembodiments, the anti-PD-L1 agent is an anti-PD-L1 antibody.

In some embodiments, the anti PD-1 agent for use in combination withcompound described herein (i.e. a CB₂R antagonist or inverse agonist),or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is nivolumab,pembrolizumab, atezolizumab, durvalumab, pidilizumab, avelumab, TSR-042,PDR-001, tislelizumab (BGB-A317), cemiplimab (REGN2810), LY-3300054,JNJ-63723283, MGA012, BI-754091, IBI-308, camrelizumab (HR-301210),BCD-100, JS-001, CX-072, BGB-A333, AMP-514 (MEDI-0680), AGEN-2034,CSIOOI, Sym-021, SHR-1316, PF-06801591, LZM009, KN-035, AB122,genolimzumab (CBT-501), FAZ-053, CK-301, AK 104, or GLS-010, BGB-108,SHR-1210, PDR-001, PF-06801591, STI-1110, mDX-400, Spartalizumab(PDR001), Camrelizumab (SHR1210), Sintilimab (IBI308), Tislelizumab(BGB-A317), Toripalimab (JS 001), Dostarlimab (TSR-042, WBP-285),INCMGA00012 (MGA012), AMP-224, or AMP-514 (MEDI0680).

In some embodiments, the anti PD-1 agent is an anti PD-1 antibody.

“Anti-PD-1 antibody” refers to an antibody directed towards programmeddeath protein 1 (PD1). In some embodiments, an anti-PD-1 antibody bindsan epitope of PD-1 which blocks the binding of PD-1 to any one or moreof its putative ligands. In some embodiments, an anti-PD1 antibody bindsan epitope of a PD-1 protein which blocks the binding of PD-1 to PD-L1and/or PD-L2.

Exemplary anti-PD-1 antibodies include but are not limited to:nivolumab/MDX-1106/BMS-9300/0N01152, a fully human lgG4 anti-PD-1monoclonal antibody; pidilizumab (MDV9300/CT-011), a humanized IgG1monoclonal antibody; pembrolizumab(MK-3475/pembrolizumab/lambrolizumab), a humanized monoclonal IgG4antibody; durvalumab (MEDI-4736) and atezolizumab.

In some embodiments, the anti-PD-1 antibody is nivolumab (OPDIVO®,Bristol-Myers Squibb), pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®, Merck), cemiplimab(Libtayo), labrolizumab (Merck), or BGB-A317.

In some embodiments, the anti-PD1 antibody is an antibody set forth inU.S. Pat. Nos. 7,029,674, 7,488,802, 7,521,051, 8,008,449, 8,354,509,8,617,546, 8,709,417, or WO2014/179664.

The terms “antibody” and “antibodies” as used herein is inclusive of alltypes of immunoglobulins, including IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE, orfragments thereof, that may be appropriate for the medical usesdisclosed herein. The antibodies may be monoclonal or polyclonal and maybe of any species of origin, including, for example, mouse, rat, rabbit,horse, or human. Antibody fragments that retain specific binding to theprotein or epitope, for example, PD-L1 or PD-1, bound by the antibodyused in the present disclosure are included within the scope of the term“antibody.” The antibodies may be chimeric or humanized, particularlywhen they are used for therapeutic purposes. Antibodies and antibodyfragments may be obtained or prepared using various methods.

In some embodiments, the anti PD-1 agent for use in combination with acompound described herein (i.e. a CB₂R antagonist or inverse agonist),or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is atezolizumab,avelumab, AMP-224, MEDI-0680, RG-7446, GX-P2, durvalumab, KY-1003,KD-033, MSB-0010718C, TSR-042, ALN-PDL, STI-A1014, CX-072, BMS-936559,KN035, CK-301 (Checkpoint Therapeutics), AUNP12, CA-170(Aurigene/Curis), MEDI4736, MSB0010718C, MDX 1105-01, and BMS-986189.

In some embodiments, the anti PD-L1 agent is an anti PD-L1 antibody.

“Anti-PD-L1 antibody” refers to an antibody directed towards programmeddeath ligand 1 (PD-L1).

Anti-PD-L1 antibodies for use in combination with a compound describedherein (i.e. a CB₂R antagonist or inverse agonist), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, include: avelumab; BMS-936559,a fully human IgG4 antibody; atezolizumab (MPDL3280A/RG-7446), a humanmonoclonal antibody; MEDI4736; MSB0010718C, and MDX 1105-01.

In some embodiments, the anti-PD-L1 antibody is avelumab (Bavencio®,Merck KGA/Pfizer), durvalumab (AstraZeneca) and atezolizumab(TECENTRIQ®, Roche).

Additional exemplary antibodies include, but are not limited to, theantibodies set forth in U.S. Pat. Nos. 8,217,149, 8,383,796, 8,552,154and 8,617,546.

Peptide anti-PD-1/PD-L1 agents include AUNP12 (a 29-mer peptide byAurigene and Laboratoires Pierre Fabre), CA-170 (Aurigene/Curis),BMS-986189 (a macrocyclic peptide by BMS).

Small molecule anti-PD-1/PD-L1 agents include those described inWO/2020/086556, WO/2020/014643, WO/2019/204609, WO/2019/160882,WO/2018/195321, WO2018026971, US20180044329, US20180044305,US20180044304, US20180044303, US20180044350, US20180057455,US20180057486, US20180045142, WO20180044963, WO2018044783, WO2018009505,WO20180044329, WO2017066227, WO2017087777, US20170145025, WO2017079669,WO2017070089, US2017107216, WO2017222976, US20170262253, WO2017205464,US20170320875, WO2017192961, WO2017112730, US20170174679, WO2017106634,WO2017202744, WO2017202275, WO2017202273, WO2017202274, WO2017202276,WO2017180769, WO2017118762, WO2016041511, WO2016039749, WO2016142835,WO2016142852, WO2016142886, WO2016142894, and WO2016142833. In someembodiments, the small molecule anti-PD-1/PD-L1 agent is GS-4224. Insome embodiments, GS-4224 is administered at about 400 mg to about 1000mg.

Dosing and Treatment Regimens

In one embodiment, the compounds described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, are used in the preparation of medicaments forthe treatment of diseases or conditions in a mammal that would benefitfrom inhibition or reduction of CB₂R activity. Methods for treating anyof the diseases or conditions described herein in a mammal in need ofsuch treatment, involves administration of pharmaceutical compositionsthat include at least one compound described herein or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, active metabolite, prodrug, orpharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, in therapeuticallyeffective amounts to said mammal.

In certain embodiments, the compositions containing the compound(s)described herein are administered for prophylactic and/or therapeutictreatments. In certain therapeutic applications, the compositions areadministered to a mammal already suffering from a disease or condition,in an amount sufficient to cure or at least partially arrest at leastone of the symptoms of the disease or condition. Amounts effective forthis use depend on the severity and course of the disease or condition,previous therapy, the mammal's health status, weight, and response tothe drugs, and the judgment of a healthcare practitioner.Therapeutically effective amounts are optionally determined by methodsincluding, but not limited to, a dose escalation and/or dose rangingclinical trial.

In prophylactic applications, compositions containing the compoundsdescribed herein are administered to a mammal susceptible to orotherwise at risk of a particular disease, disorder or condition. Suchan amount is defined to be a “prophylactically effective amount ordose.” In this use, the precise amounts also depend on the mammal'sstate of health, weight, and the like. When used in mammals, effectiveamounts for this use will depend on the severity and course of thedisease, disorder or condition, previous therapy, the mammal's healthstatus and response to the drugs, and the judgment of a healthcareprofessional. In one aspect, prophylactic treatments includeadministering to a mammal, who previously experienced at least onesymptom of the disease being treated and is currently in remission, apharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in order to prevent a returnof the symptoms of the disease or condition.

In certain embodiments wherein the mammal's condition does not improve,upon the discretion of a healthcare professional the administration ofthe compounds are administered chronically, that is, for an extendedperiod of time, including throughout the duration of the mammal's lifein order to ameliorate or otherwise control or limit the symptoms of themammal's disease or condition.

In certain embodiments wherein a mammal's status does improve, the doseof drug being administered is temporarily reduced or temporarilysuspended for a certain length of time (i.e., a “drug holiday”). Inspecific embodiments, the length of the drug holiday is between 2 daysand 1 year, including by way of example only, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5days, 6 days, 7 days, 10 days, 12 days, 15 days, 20 days, 28 days, ormore than 28 days. The dose reduction during a drug holiday is, by wayof example only, by 10%-100%, including by way of example only 10%, 15%,20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 95%, and 100%.

Once improvement of the patient's conditions has occurred, a maintenancedose is administered if necessary. Subsequently, in specificembodiments, the dosage or the frequency of administration, or both, isreduced, as a function of the symptoms, to a level at which the improveddisease, disorder or condition is retained. In certain embodiments,however, the mammal requires intermittent treatment on a long-term basisupon any recurrence of symptoms.

The amount of a given agent that corresponds to such an amount variesdepending upon factors such as the particular compound, diseasecondition and its severity, the identity (e.g., weight, sex) of thesubject or host in need of treatment, but nevertheless is determinedaccording to the particular circumstances surrounding the case,including, e.g., the specific agent being administered, the route ofadministration, the condition being treated, and the subject or hostbeing treated.

In general, however, doses employed for adult human treatment aretypically in the range of 0.01 mg-5000 mg per day. In one aspect, dosesemployed for adult human treatment are from about 1 mg to about 1000 mgper day. In one embodiment, the desired dose is conveniently presentedin a single dose or in divided doses administered simultaneously or atappropriate intervals, for example as two, three, four or more sub-dosesper day.

In one embodiment, the daily dosages appropriate for the compounddescribed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, arefrom about 0.01 to about 50 mg/kg per body weight. In some embodiments,the daily dosage or the amount of active in the dosage form are lower orhigher than the ranges indicated herein, based on a number of variablesin regard to an individual treatment regime. In various embodiments, thedaily and unit dosages are altered depending on a number of variablesincluding, but not limited to, the activity of the compound used, thedisease or condition to be treated, the mode of administration, therequirements of the individual subject, the severity of the disease orcondition being treated, and the judgment of the practitioner.

Toxicity and therapeutic efficacy of such therapeutic regimens aredetermined by standard pharmaceutical procedures in cell cultures orexperimental animals, including, but not limited to, the determinationof the LD₅₀ and the ED₅₀. The dose ratio between the toxic andtherapeutic effects is the therapeutic index and it is expressed as theratio between LD₅₀ and ED₅₀. In certain embodiments, the data obtainedfrom cell culture assays and animal studies are used in formulating thetherapeutically effective daily dosage range and/or the therapeuticallyeffective unit dosage amount for use in mammals, including humans. Insome embodiments, the daily dosage amount of the compounds describedherein lies within a range of circulating concentrations that includethe ED₅₀ with minimal toxicity. In certain embodiments, the daily dosagerange and/or the unit dosage amount varies within this range dependingupon the dosage form employed and the route of administration utilized.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments in whichthe effective amount of the compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is: (a) systemicallyadministered to the mammal; and/or (b) administered orally to themammal; and/or (c) intravenously administered to the mammal; and/or (d)administered by injection to the mammal; and/or (e) administeredtopically to the mammal; and/or (f) administered non-systemically orlocally to the mammal.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments comprisingsingle administrations of the effective amount of the compound,including further embodiments in which (i) the compound is administeredonce a day; or (ii) the compound is administered to the mammal multipletimes over the span of one day.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments comprisingmultiple administrations of the effective amount of the compound,including further embodiments in which (i) the compound is administeredcontinuously or intermittently: as in a single dose; (ii) the timebetween multiple administrations is every 6 hours; (iii) the compound isadministered to the mammal every 8 hours; (iv) the compound isadministered to the mammal every 12 hours; (v) the compound isadministered to the mammal every 24 hours. In further or alternativeembodiments, the method comprises a drug holiday, wherein theadministration of the compound is temporarily suspended or the dose ofthe compound being administered is temporarily reduced; at the end ofthe drug holiday, dosing of the compound is resumed. In one embodiment,the length of the drug holiday varies from 2 days to 1 year.

In certain instances, it is appropriate to administer at least onecompound described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents. Incertain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition further comprisesone or more anti-cancer agents.

In one embodiment, the therapeutic effectiveness of one of the compoundsdescribed herein is enhanced by administration of an adjuvant (i.e., byitself the adjuvant has minimal therapeutic benefit, but in combinationwith another therapeutic agent, the overall therapeutic benefit to thepatient is enhanced). Or, in some embodiments, the benefit experiencedby a patient is increased by administering one of the compoundsdescribed herein with another agent (which also includes a therapeuticregimen) that also has therapeutic benefit.

In one specific embodiment, a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is co-administered with asecond therapeutic agent, wherein the compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and the second therapeuticagent modulate different aspects of the disease, disorder or conditionbeing treated, thereby providing a greater overall benefit thanadministration of either therapeutic agent alone.

In any case, regardless of the disease, disorder or condition beingtreated, the overall benefit experienced by the patient is simply beadditive of the two therapeutic agents or the patient experiences asynergistic benefit.

In certain embodiments, different therapeutically-effective dosages ofthe compounds disclosed herein will be utilized in formulatingpharmaceutical composition and/or in treatment regimens when thecompounds disclosed herein are administered in combination with one ormore additional agent, such as an additional therapeutically effectivedrug, an adjuvant or the like. Therapeutically-effective dosages ofdrugs and other agents for use in combination treatment regimens isoptionally determined by means similar to those set forth hereinabovefor the actives themselves. Furthermore, the methods ofprevention/treatment described herein encompasses the use of metronomicdosing, i.e., providing more frequent, lower doses in order to minimizetoxic side effects. In some embodiments, a combination treatment regimenencompasses treatment regimens in which administration of a compounddescribed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, isinitiated prior to, during, or after treatment with a second agentdescribed herein, and continues until any time during treatment with thesecond agent or after termination of treatment with the second agent. Italso includes treatments in which a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and the second agent beingused in combination are administered simultaneously or at differenttimes and/or at decreasing or increasing intervals during the treatmentperiod. Combination treatment further includes periodic treatments thatstart and stop at various times to assist with the clinical managementof the patient.

It is understood that the dosage regimen to treat, prevent, orameliorate the disease(s) for which relief is sought, is modified inaccordance with a variety of factors (e.g. the disease or disorder fromwhich the subject suffers; the age, weight, sex, diet, and medicalcondition of the subject). Thus, in some instances, the dosage regimenactually employed varies and, in some embodiments, deviates from thedosage regimens set forth herein.

For combination therapies described herein, dosages of theco-administered compounds vary depending on the type of co-drugemployed, on the specific drug employed, on the disease or conditionbeing treated and so forth. In additional embodiments, whenco-administered with one or more other therapeutic agents, the compoundprovided herein is administered either simultaneously with the one ormore other therapeutic agents, or sequentially.

In combination therapies, the multiple therapeutic agents (one of whichis one of the compounds described herein) are administered in any orderor even simultaneously. If administration is simultaneous, the multipletherapeutic agents are, by way of example only, provided in a single,unified form, or in multiple forms (e.g., as a single pill or as twoseparate pills).

The compounds described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, as well as combination therapies, are administered before,during or after the occurrence of a disease or condition, and the timingof administering the composition containing a compound varies. Thus, inone embodiment, the compounds described herein are used as aprophylactic and are administered continuously to subjects with apropensity to develop conditions or diseases in order to prevent theoccurrence of the disease or condition. In another embodiment, thecompounds and compositions are administered to a subject during or assoon as possible after the onset of the symptoms. In specificembodiments, a compound described herein is administered as soon as ispracticable after the onset of a disease or condition is detected orsuspected, and for a length of time necessary for the treatment of thedisease. In some embodiments, the length required for treatment varies,and the treatment length is adjusted to suit the specific needs of eachsubject. For example, in specific embodiments, a compound describedherein or a formulation containing the compound is administered for atleast 2 weeks, about 1 month to about 5 years.

In some embodiments, a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, is administered in combination withchemotherapy, radiation therapy, monoclonal antibodies, or combinationsthereof.

Chemotherapy includes the use of anti-cancer agents.

In addition to the CB₂R antagonists or inverse agonists described above,the following CB₂R antagonists or inverse agonists are contemplated inthe combination therapies described herein for use in the treatment ofcancer:5-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)-1-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-N-[(1S,2S,4R)-1,3,3-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxamide(SR144528),[6-iodo-2-methyl-1-[2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl]-1H-indol-3-yl](4-methoxyphenyl)-methanone(AM630), orN-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-7-methoxy-2-oxo-8-(pentyloxy)-3-quinolinecarboxamide(JTE 907), or any one of the CB₂R antagonists or inverse agonistsdescribed in V. Lucchesi et al., J. Med. Chem. 2014, 57, 8777-8791.

ABBREVIATIONS

-   -   CAN Acetonitrile    -   CDCl₃ Chloroform, deuterated    -   DCM Dichloromethane    -   DMSO Dimethyl sulfoxide    -   DMF Dimethyl formamide    -   DMA Dimethylacetamide    -   DIEA Diisopropyl ethyl amine    -   EA or EtOAc Ethyl Acetate    -   EtOH Ethanol    -   h Hours    -   HATU        1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium        3-oxid hexafluorophosphate    -   MeOH Methanol    -   NaOMe Sodium methoxide    -   PE Petroleum ether    -   Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂        [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II),        complex with dichloromethane    -   Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium dichloride    -   Pd(PPh₃)₄ Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)-palladium(0)    -   Rt Retention time    -   TFA Trifluoro acetic acid    -   THF Tetrahydrofuran    -   TLC Thin Layer Chromatography    -   T3P Propanephosphonic acid anhydride,        General Synthetic Methods

The compounds of Formula (I) and/or (X) are prepared as described in theschemes below.

Scheme 1 shows an embodiment for preparing compounds of Formula (I)and/or Formula (X).

Starting with compound 1-1, wherein X¹ and X² is as defined herein, andR may be H, halo or a triflate group, or any other suitable leavinggroup, reaction with ethyl 3-chloro-3-oxopropanoate provides compound1-2 which can be cyclized in the presence of a base and a protic solventto provide compound 1-3 which can be converted to compounds of Formula(I) and/or Formula (X). Examples of suitable bases for the cyclizationinclude sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide and the like. Suitablesolvents include methanol, ethanol and the like.

Scheme 2 shows a further embodiment for the preparation of compounds ofFormula (I) and/or Formula (X).

Starting with compound 2-1, wherein R may be H, halo or a triflategroup, or any other suitable leaving group, reaction with dibenzylmalonate provides compound 2-2 which can be converted to compounds ofFormula (I) and/or Formula (X).

Scheme 3 shows an embodiment for the preparation of compounds of Formula(X).

Starting with compound 3-1, wherein X¹ and X² are as defined herein, andR may be H, halo or a triflate group, or any other suitable leavinggroup, reaction with diethyl malonate in the presence of a base (e.g.,piperidine) provides compound 3-2 which can be cyclized in the presenceof a metal (e.g., Fe) and an acid (e.g., acetic acid) to providecompound 3-3 which can be converted to compounds of Formula (X).

Scheme 4 shows an embodiment wherein R¹ is H or OH, and compounds 1-3and/or 2-3 and/or 3-3 shown above (collectively summarized as compound4-1) can be converted to compounds of Formula (I) and/or Formula (X).

Starting with compound 1-3, or 2-3, or 3-3, collectively summarized ascompound 4-1, wherein X¹ and X² are as defined herein and R may be H,halo or a triflate group, or any other suitable leaving group, and R′ isa C₁-C₃ alkyl or benzyl, a reaction of compound 4-1 with compound 4-2provides compound 4-3. Any suitable base may be used for this reaction(e.g., K₂CO₃, Cs2CO₃). R² in compound 4-2 is as defined herein and LGmay be any suitable leaving group (e.g., halo). The ester in compound4-3 is hydrolyzed to provide compound 4-4. Coupling of compound 4-4 withcompound 4-5 under any suitable amide coupling conditions (e.g., HATU,EDCI) provides compound 4-6. R⁴ in compound 4-5 is as defined herein.Compound 4-6 is converted to compound 4-7 using any suitable borylatingagent. Each R″ in compound 4-7 is independently H, C₁-C₃ alkyl, orphenyl, or, the two R″ together with the atoms to which they areattached, form a dioxaborolane ring. Compound 4-7 is coupled with asuitable compound 4-8 to provide compounds of Formula (I) or Formula(X). In compound 4-8, R⁶ is as defined herein and LG″ is any suitableleaving group (e.g., halo). The coupling reaction between compounds 4-7and 4-8 may be mediated by any suitable palladium catalyst or any othersimilar organometallic coupling method known to one of skill in the art.

Scheme 5 shows an embodiment wherein R¹ is H or OH, and compounds 1-3and/or 2-3 and/or 3-3 shown above (collectively summarized as compound4-1) can be converted to compounds of Formula (I) and/or Formula (X).

Starting with compound 1-3, or 2-3, or 3-3, collectively summarized ascompound 4-1, wherein X¹ and X² are as defined herein and R may be H,halo or a triflate group, or any other suitable leaving group, and R′ isa C₁-C₃ alkyl or benzyl, a reaction of compound 4-1 with compound 4-2provides compound 4-3. Any suitable base may be used for this reaction(e.g., K₂CO₃, Cs2CO₃). R² in compound 4-2 is as defined herein and LGmay be any suitable leaving group (e.g., halo). Compound 4-3 isconverted to compound 5-1 using any suitable borylating agent. Each R″in compound 5-1 is independently H, C₁-C₃ alkyl, or phenyl, or, the twoR″ together with the atoms to which they are attached, form adioxaborolane ring. Compound 5-1 is coupled with a suitable compound 4-8to provide a compound 5-2. The coupling reaction between compounds 5-1and 4-8 may be mediated by any suitable palladium catalyst or any othersimilar organometallic coupling method known to one of skill in the art.In compound 4-8, R⁶ is as defined herein and LG″ is any suitable leavinggroup (e.g., halo). The ester in compound 5-2 is hydrolyzed to providecompound 5-3. Compound 5-3 is coupled with compound 4-5 under anysuitable amide coupling conditions (e.g., HATU, EDCI) to providecompounds of Formula (I) and/or Formula (X).

Scheme 6 shows an embodiment wherein R¹ is H or OH, and compounds 1-3and/or 2-3 and/or 3-3 shown above (collectively summarized as compound4-1) can be converted to compounds of Formula (I) and/or Formula (X).

Starting with compound 1-3, or 2-3, or 3-3, collectively summarized ascompound 4-1, wherein X¹ and X² is as defined herein and R may be H,halo or a triflate group, or any other suitable leaving group, and R′ isa C₁-C₃ alkyl or benzyl, reaction with 2-bromo-1,1-diethoxyethaneprovides compound 6-2. Compound 6-2 is coupled with a boronate 6-3 toprovide compound 6-4. In compound 6-3, R⁶ is as defined herein. Incompound 6-3, each R″ is independently H, C₁-C₃ alkyl, or phenyl, or,the two R″ together with the atoms to which they are attached, form adioxaborolane ring. The coupling reaction between compounds 6-2 and 6-3may be mediated by any suitable palladium catalyst or any other similarorganometallic coupling method known to one of skill in the art.Compound 6-4 is converted to an amide 6-5 via a reaction with compound4-5, wherein R⁴ is as defined herein. The ketal in compound 6-5 ishydrolyzed under acidic conditions (e.g., HCl) to provide the aldehyde6-6 which is aminated with compound 6-7 to provide compounds of Formula(I) and/or (X). R² in compound 6-7 is as defined herein.

Scheme 7 shows an embodiment for preparation of compounds of Formula (I)and/or (X) wherein R¹ is alkyl.

Starting with compound 7-1, wherein X¹ and X² is a defined herein and Rmay be H, halo or a triflate group, or any other suitable leaving group,conversion to a Weinreb amide provides compound 7-2. Reaction with asuitable Grignard reagent provides compound 7-3 which is converted tocompound 7-4 by reaction with ethyl 3-chloro-3-oxopropanoate. Compound7-4 is cyclized in the presence of a base to provide compound 7-5 whichcan be converted to compounds of Formula (I) and/or (X) using themethods described in Schemes 4-6.

Scheme 8 shows an embodiment for preparation of compounds of Formula (I)and/or (X) wherein R¹ is alkoxy.

Compound 8-1, wherein X¹ and X² is as defined herein and R may be H,halo or a triflate group, or any other suitable leaving group, and R′ isa C₁-C₃ alkyl or benzyl is reacted with an alkylating agent to providecompound 8-2 wherein R′″ is C₁-C₆ alkyl, which can be converted tocompounds of Formula (I) and/or (X) using the using the methodsdescribed in Schemes 4-6. By way of example, reaction of compound 8-1with DMSO gives R′″ methyl, reaction of compound 8-1 with propyl iodidegives R′″ isopropyl.

Any combination of steps described above may be used in the preparationof compounds described herein, including any procedures described in theExamples section.

The compounds of this disclosure can be prepared from readily availablestarting materials using, for example, the following general methods andprocedures. It will be appreciated that where typical or preferredprocess conditions (i.e., reaction temperatures, times, mole ratios ofreactants, solvents, pressures, etc.) are given, other processconditions can also be used unless otherwise stated. Optimum reactionconditions may vary with the particular reactants or solvent used, butsuch conditions can be determined by one skilled in the art by routineoptimization procedures.

Additionally, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art,conventional protecting groups may be necessary to prevent certainfunctional groups from undergoing undesired reactions. Suitableprotecting groups for various functional groups as well as suitableconditions for protecting and deprotecting particular functional groupsare well known in the art. For example, numerous protecting groups aredescribed in T. W. Greene and G. M. Wuts (1999) Protecting Groups inOrganic Synthesis, 3rd Edition, Wiley, New York, and references citedtherein.

Furthermore, the compounds of this disclosure may contain one or morechiral centers. Accordingly, if desired, such compounds can be preparedor isolated as pure stereoisomers, i.e., as individual enantiomers ordiastereomers or as stereoisomer-enriched mixtures. All suchstereoisomers (and enriched mixtures) are included within the scope ofthis disclosure, unless otherwise indicated. Pure stereoisomers (orenriched mixtures) may be prepared using, for example, optically activestarting materials or stereoselective reagents well-known in the art.Alternatively, racemic mixtures of such compounds can be separatedusing, for example, chiral column chromatography, chiral resolvingagents, and the like.

The starting materials for the following reactions are generally knowncompounds or can be prepared by known procedures or obviousmodifications thereof. For example, many of the starting materials areavailable from commercial suppliers such as Aldrich Chemical Co.(Milwaukee, Wis., USA), Bachem (Torrance, Calif., USA), Emka-Chemie orSigma (St. Louis, Mo., USA). Others may be prepared by procedures orobvious modifications thereof, described in standard reference textssuch as Fieser and Fieser's Reagents for Organic Synthesis, Volumes 1-15(John Wiley, and Sons, 1991), Rodd's Chemistry of Carbon Compounds,Volumes 1-5, and Supplementals (Elsevier Science Publishers, 1989)organic Reactions, Volumes 1-40 (John Wiley, and Sons, 1991), March'sAdvanced Organic Chemistry, (John Wiley, and Sons, 5^(th) Edition,2001), and Larock's Comprehensive Organic Transformations (VCHPublishers Inc., 1989).

EXAMPLES

The following examples are provided for illustrative purposes only andnot to limit the scope of the claims provided herein. All startingmaterials are commercially available unless stated otherwise.

Example 1—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 1)

Step 1: Preparation of Ethyl5-bromo-2-(3-ethoxy-3-oxopropanamido)nicotinate

To a solution of methyl 2-amino-5-bromo-pyridine-3-carboxylate (0.5 g,2.16 mmol, 1 eq) in DCM (10 mL) was added a solution of ethyl3-chloro-3-oxo-propanoate (390.99 mg, 2.60 mmol, 325.82 μL, 1.2 eq) inDCM (10 mL) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. TLCshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew spot. The mixture was poured into water (100 mL). The aqueous phasewas extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL). The combined organic phasewas dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated.

The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (PE/EA=50:1to 5:1) to produce ethyl 5-bromo-2-(3-ethoxy-3-oxopropanamido)nicotinate(1 g, 2.90 mmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=11.01 (br s, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.43(d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 4.31-4.20 (m, 4H), 3.79 (s, 2H), 1.32 (t, J=7.3 Hz,3H), 1.29-1.26 (m, 3H).

Step 2: Preparation of Ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of methyl5-bromo-2-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propanoyl)amino]pyridine-3-carboxylate (0.5g, 1.45 mmol, 1 eq) in MeOH (10 mL) was added NaOMe (469.57 mg, 8.69mmol, 6 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1 h. TLCshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew spot.

The reaction mixture was acidified to pH=5 by adding 2 N hydrochloricacid dropwise at 0° C. The mixture was filtered, and the resulting solidwas washed with water (5 mL) to produce6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (730mg, 2.33 mmol) as a white solid (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.25 (s, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.15(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.19 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

Step 3: Preparation of Ethyl6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (480 mg, 1.53mmol, 1 eq) and 1-(bromomethyl)-4-fluoro-benzene (318.76 mg, 1.69 mmol,208.34 μL, 1.1 eq) in DMF (5 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (1.50 g, 4.60 mmol, 3eq). The mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 12 h. LCMS showed TLC showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was poured into water (50 mL). The aqueous phase wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL). The combined organic phase wasdried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuum. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (petroleum ether/ethylacetate=50:1 to 10:1) to produce ethyl6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(600 mg) as a yellow solid (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=14.55-14.00 (m, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.53 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (s, 2H), 7.08-7.07 (m, 2H), 4.52 (d, J=3.0Hz, 2H), 1.48 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H). LCMS (ESI+): m/z 421.1, 423.1 [M+H]⁺,Rt: 2.315 min.

LCMS Method

5-95 AB-HPLC: LCMS (positive electrospray ionization) (The gradient was5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min, held at 5% B for 0.40 min. Mobilephase A was 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA inHPLC grade acetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a HALOAQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μm particles). Detection methods is diode array(DAD).

Step 4: Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 237.41 μmol, 1 eq) and 1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (39.65 mg,284.89 μmol, 37.40 μL, 1.2 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (92.05mg, 712.22 mmol, 124.06 μL, 3 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C.for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.04%HCl)−ACN]; B %: 60%-85%, 10 min) to produce6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(2.2 mg, 4.28 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.51 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.72 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.57 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (ddd, J=5.4, 8.4, 17.0 Hz, 4H), 7.06(t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.97 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.63 (s, 2H), 5.30-5.19 (m,1H), 1.62 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 514.0, 516.0[M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.419 min.

LCMS Method

5-95 AB-HPLC: LCMS (positive electrospray ionization) (The gradient was5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on 95% B for 1.00min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column used forchromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD), evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection, and positive electrospray ionization.

Example 2—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 2)

Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 237.41 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (42.06 mg,284.89 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (92.05 mg,712.22 μmol, 124.06 μL, 3 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The solid formed was collected by filtration and air-dried to produce6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(21.9 mg, 45.03 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.31-10.14 (m, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.58 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.09 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 2H), 5.55(s, 2H), 4.27 (q, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.68-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.39 (m, 2H),2.33 (td, J=1.6, 3.8 Hz, 1H), 2.08-1.99 (m, 4H), 1.97-1.91 (m, 2H),1.84-1.76 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 486.0, 488.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt:2.989 min.

LCMS Method

50-50 AB-HPLC: LCMS (positive electrospray ionization) (The gradient was50% B in 0.40 min and 50-100% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on 100% B for1.00 min, and then 100-50% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min.Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column used forchromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD), evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection, and positive electrospray ionization.

Example 3—Synthesis of6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 3)

Preparation of6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 237.41 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzonitrile (38.18 mg,261.15 μmol, 1.1 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (92.05 mg, 712.22μmol, 124.05 μL, 3 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was filtered. The filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Luna Omega 5 u Polar C18 100A; mobile phase: [water (0.04%HCl)−ACN]; B %: 70%-98%, 7 min) to yield6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(8.5 mg, 14.69 μmol, HCl) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.61 (br d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 8.56 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.53-7.47 (m, 2H),7.42 (dd, J=5.4, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.02-6.94 (m, 2H), 5.64 (s, 2H), 5.26(quin, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.63 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+):m/z 521.1, 523.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.259 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD).

Example 4—Synthesis of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 4)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

Method A: To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (900 mg, 2.87mmol, 1 eq) and 4-(2-chloroethyl) morpholine (516.08 mg, 3.45 mmol, 1.2eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (7.49 g, 23.00 mmol, 8 eq). Themixture was stirred at 50° C. for 12 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by reversed phase HPLC (0.1% HCl condition) toproduce ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(400 mg) as a yellow solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 426.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.740 min.

5-95AB-2 min: The column used for chromatography was a Luna-C 18 2.0*30mm, (3 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.00 min. 5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00min).

Method B: To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (1 g, 3.19mmol, 1 eq) and 4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (653.74 mg, 3.51 mmol, 1.1eq, HCl) in DMF (20 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (8.32 g, 25.55 mmol, 8 eq)under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 5 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak. The mixture was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) toproduce the desired product (0.85 g) as a yellow solid (used withoutfurther purification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 426.1, 428.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.726 min.

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(30 mg, 70.38 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (7.83 mg, 70.38μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (9.10 mg, 70.38 μmol, 12.26μL, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (HCl condition) to produce6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(6 mg, 12.21 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.54-13.39 (m, 1H), 9.88 (br d, J=6.4 Hz,1H), 8.62 (br s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 4.89 (br s, 2H), 4.36-4.20 (m, 3H),3.94 (br d, J=11.5 Hz, 2H), 3.64 (br s, 2H), 3.27 (br s, 2H), 2.93 (brd, J=1.4 Hz, 2H), 2.49-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.88 (m,4H), 1.84-1.74 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 491.1, 493.1[M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.440 min.

LCMS Method

5-95AB-6 min-220-254-ELSD: The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% Bat 0.40-3.00 min, hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01min, the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037%trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase B was 0.018% trifluoroaceticacid in acetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a KinetexC18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diode array(DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 5—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 5)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 469.20 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (194.54 mg, 1.41 mmol, 3 eq) and(4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (78.78 mg, 563.04 μmol, 1.2 eq) in dioxane(0.2 mL) and H₂O (0.02 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (54.22 mg, 46.92 mmol,0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was filtered was the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Luna Omega 5 u Polar C18 100A; mobile phase: [water (0.04%HCl)−ACN]; B %: 25%-55%, 7 min) to produce ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(110 mg, 249.18 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.37-13.13 (m, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),8.59 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=5.2, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.23-7.19 (m, 2H),5.07-4.98 (m, 2H), 4.61-4.49 (m, 2H), 4.36 (br t, J=12.0 Hz, 2H),4.07-3.94 (m, 2H), 3.76 (br d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 3.43 (br s, 2H),3.11-2.95 (m, 2H), 1.50 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z442.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.877 min.

5-95AB: The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm,(2.7 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(20 mg, 45.31 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-methylcyclohexanamine (6.15 mg, 54.37μmol, 7.20 μL, 1.2 eq) in toluene (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (5.86 mg,45.31 μmol, 7.89 μL, 1 eq). The mixture stirred at 120° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was triturated in MeOH (0.3 mL) and filtered to produce6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(11.1 mg, 21.83 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.57-10.10 (m, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.60 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.68-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.21 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),4.72-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.28-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.71 (br d, J=4.0 Hz, 4H),2.77-2.55 (m, 6H), 2.12-1.58 (m, 5H), 1.46-1.04 (m, 4H), 1.01-0.92 (m,3H). LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z 509.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.818 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 6—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 6)

Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 113.26 mmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (20.07 mg,135.92 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (14.64 mg,113.26 μmol, 19.73 μL, 1 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 120°C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated and the residue was triturated inMeOH (0.5 mL) and filtered to yield6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(27.3 mg, 53.30 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.31 (br d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 8.59 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.23-7.17 (m,2H), 4.69 (br t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.46-4.34 (m, 1H), 3.71 (br s, 4H),2.78-2.56 (m, 6H), 2.55-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.14-1.95 (m, 6H), 1.92-1.82 (m,2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 507.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.603 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 7—Synthesis ofN-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 7)

Preparation ofN-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(5 mg, 11.33 μmol, 1 eq) and 4,4-Difluorocyclohexanamine (2.33 mg, 13.59μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (0.2 mL) was added DIEA (1.46 mg, 11.33μmol, 1.97 μL, 1 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated and the residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Kromasil C18 (250*50 mm*10 μm); mobile phase: [water(10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 60%-85%, 10 min) to produceN-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(6.1 mg, 11.47 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.38 (br d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 8.60 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=5.0, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (br t,J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (br t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 4.17-4.05 (m, 1H), 3.71 (br t,J=4.3 Hz, 4H), 2.71 (br t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (br s, 4H), 2.23-2.06 (m,4H), 2.03-1.76 (m, 4H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 531.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt:2.429 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 8—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 8)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(5 mg, 11.33 μmol, 1 eq) and [1.1.1]pentan-1-amine HCl (1.63 mg, 13.59μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (0.3 mL) was added DIEA (1.46 mg, 11.33μmol, 1.97 μL, 1 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated and the residue was triturated inMeOH (0.5 mL) and filtered to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.2 mg, 14.99 μmol) was obtained as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.51 (br s, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.60(d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=5.0, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),4.68 (br t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (br t, J=4.3 Hz, 4H), 2.70 (br t, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 2.63 (br s, 4H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 2.23 (s, 6H). LCMS for product(ESI+): m/z 479.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.444 min.

LCMS Method:

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 9—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 9)

Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(39 mg, 88.34 μmol, 1 eq) and 1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (14.75 mg,106.01 μmol, 13.92 μL, 1.2 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (11.42mg, 88.34 μmol, 15.39 μL, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified using HPLC (neutral condition) to produce6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(15.8 mg, 28.97 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.69-10.62 (m, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.59 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.39 (dd, J=5.4, 8.6 Hz, 2H),7.23-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.06 (br t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.26 (quin, J=7.1 Hz, 1H),4.72-4.65 (m, 2H), 3.70 (br t, J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 2.76-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.63(br s, 4H), 1.63 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 535.2[M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.510 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 10—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 10)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 234.60 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (97.27 mg, 703.79 mmol, 3 eq) and(4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (53.47 mg, 351.90 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane(10 mL) and H₂O (1 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (27.11 mg, 23.46 μmol, 0.1eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated and the residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase:[water (0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 15%-35%, 10 min) to produce ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(15 mg, 33.08 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=14.45 (s, 1H), 8.91 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.58(d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.02(br t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 4.55 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (br t, J=12.1 Hz,2H), 4.00 (br d, J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.74 (br d, J=11.3 Hz,2H), 3.41 (br s, 2H), 3.05 (br d, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 1.54-1.43 (m, 3H).

Step 2: Preparation of4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(15 mg, 33.08 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (5.86 mg, 39.69μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (4.27 mg, 33.08μmol, 5.76 μL, 1 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated and the residue was triturated inMeOH and filtered (0.5 mL) and filtered to produce-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10.4 mg, 20.05 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.34 (br d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 8.59 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 4.73-4.62 (m, 2H), 4.40 (sxt, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H),3.76-3.66 (m, 4H), 2.75-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.64 (br s, 4H), 2.56-2.48 (m,2H), 2.14-1.95 (m, 6H), 1.91-1.82 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z519.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.570 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 11—Synthesis of6-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 11)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 234.60 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (97.27 mg, 703.79 μmol, 3 eq) and(4-chlorophenyl)boronic acid (44.02 mg, 281.52 μmol, 1.2 eq) in dioxane(1 mL) and H₂O (0.1 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (27.11 mg, 23.46 μmol, 0.1eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5μm; mobile phase: [water (0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 25%-45%, 10 min) toproduce the desired product (33 mg) as a white solid (used withoutfurther purification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 458.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.583 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 0.5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of6-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(32 mg, 69.88 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (12.38 mg, 83.86μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (9.03 mg, 69.88μmol, 12.17 μL, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1 h. TLCshowed completion of the reaction and formation of a new spot.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated under reduced and the residue wastriturated in MeOH (0.5 mL) and filtered to produce the desired product(10.4 mg, 19.49 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.34-10.27 (m, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),8.61 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (br d, J=8.3 Hz,2H), 4.70-4.65 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.36 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.67 (m, 4H), 2.75-2.68(m, 2H), 2.63 (br s, 4H), 2.56-2.49 (m, 2H), 2.12-1.96 (m, 6H),1.92-1.82 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 523.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.711min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (Sum particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 12—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 12)

Step 1: Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 469.20 μmol, 1 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-3-amine (61.72 mg,516.12 μmol, 1.1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (60.64 mg,469.20 μmol, 81.73 μL, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 12h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(240 mg) as a brownness solid (used without further purification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 465.3, 463.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 0.687 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 2: Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution ofN-(3-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(120 mg, 259.00 μmol, 1 eq) and [4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]boronic acid(58.41 mg, 310.80 μmol, 1.2 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and H₂O (0.25 mL) wasadded K₂CO₃ (107.39 mg, 776.99 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (29.93 mg,25.90 μmol, 0.1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h under N₂.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition; column: mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B%: 75%-95%, 10 min) to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(21.2 mg, 40.26 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.51 (br s, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.61(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.31-7.28 (m, 2H),6.83-6.34 (m, 1H), 4.68 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 3.72 (br d, J=3.5 Hz, 4H),2.73-2.52 (m, 7H), 2.23 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 527.2[M+H]+, Rt: 3.692 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 13—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 13)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution ofN-(3-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(60 mg, 129.50 μmol, 1 eq) and (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (23.61 mg,155.40 pima 1.2 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and H₂O (0.25 mL) was added K₂CO₃(53.69 mg, 388.50 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (14.96 mg, 12.95 μmol, 0.1eq). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h under N₂. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce the desired product (7 mg, 14.27 μmol) asa white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.53 (br s, 1H), 8.89 (br s, 1H), 8.59 (br s,1H), 7.59 (br d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.04 (br d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (br t,J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.71 (br s, 4H), 2.86-2.48 (m, 7H), 2.23(s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 491.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.746 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H₂O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 14—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-phenyl-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 14)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

A mixture of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 469.20 μmol, 1 eq), phenylboronic acid (57.21 mg, 469.20 μmol,1 eq), K₂CO₃ (194.54 mg, 1.41 mmol, 3 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (54.22 mg, 46.92μmol, 0.1 eq) in water (0.5 mL) and dioxane (2 mL) was degassed andpurged with N₂ for 3 times, and then the mixture was stirred at 120° C.for 2 h under N₂ atmosphere. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to produce ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 236.15 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.89-8.82 (m, 1H), 8.54-8.48 (m, 1H), 8.02(s, 3H), 7.53 (s, 2H), 4.54-4.44 (m, 2H), 4.21-4.12 (m, 2H), 3.64 (br s,4H), 2.67 (br d, J=1.8 Hz, 2H), 2.54 (br s, 4H), 1.25 (s, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 426.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.740 min.

LCMS Method

5-95AB_2 min: The column used for chromatography was a Luna-C 18 2.0*30mm, (3 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.00 min. 5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00min).

Step 2: Preparation of4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-phenyl-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (23.63 mg, 212.53 μmol, 1 eq)and ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-phenyl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(90 mg, 212.53 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (54.94 mg,425.07 μmol, 74.04 μL, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (HCl condition) to produce the desiredproduct (21 mg, 42.98 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.68-13.57 (m, 1H), 10.08-10.01 (m, 1H), 8.93(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.53(t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.49-7.42 (m, 1H), 5.10-5.02 (m, 2H), 4.45-4.35 (m,3H), 4.08-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.67 (m, 2H), 3.48-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.13-3.00(m, 2H), 2.57-2.50 (m, 2H), 2.11 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.07-1.99 (m, 4H),1.91-1.85 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 489.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.587min.

LCMS Method

5_95 AB_6 min-220-254-ELSD: The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95%B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01min, the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037%trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase B was 0.018% trifluoroaceticacid in acetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a kinetexC18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diode array(DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 15—Synthesis of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 15)

Preparation of 1-phenylethyl 2-[[4-(3-isoquinolylmethyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carbonyl]amino]spiro[3.3]heptane-6-carboxylate

A mixture of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(90 mg, 182.41 μmol, 1 eq), [4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]boronic acid(41.14 mg, 218.89 μmol, 1.2 eq), Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (14.90 mg, 18.24μmol, 0.1 eq), Na₂CO₃ (29.00 mg, 273.62 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (2 mL)and water (0.2 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 2 h under N₂. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX C18 75*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water(10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 70%-90%, 6 min) to produce 1-phenylethyl2-[[4-(3-isoquinolylmethyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carbonyl]amino]spiro[3.3]heptane-6-carboxylate(31.2 mg, 55.21 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.61-10.07 (m, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.62 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.29 (s, 2H), 6.83-6.30(m, 1H), 4.80-4.59 (m, 2H), 4.30-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.71 (br d, J=3.9 Hz,4H), 2.72 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (br s, 4H), 2.12-2.00 (m, 1H),1.92-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.22 (m, 3H), 1.21-1.05 (m,1H), 1.04-0.90 (m, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 557.3 [M+H]+, Rt:3.903 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min, 100-0% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography was a 2.0×50 mmphenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 16—Synthesis of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 16)

Preparation of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(90 mg, 182.41 μmol, 1 eq), (4-cyanophenyl)boronic acid (32.16 mg,218.89 μmol, 1.2 eq), Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (14.90 mg, 18.24 μmol, 0.1 eq),Na₂CO₃ (29.00 mg, 273.62 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.2mL) was stirred at 90° C. under N2 for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX C18 75*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water(10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 70%-98%, 8 min) to produce6-(4-cyanophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(26.6 mg, 51.02 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.61-9.94 (m, 1H), 8.92 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.66 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.69 (m, 4H), 4.77-4.59 (m, 2H), 4.34-3.79(m, 1H), 3.69 (br s, 4H), 2.71 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.62 (br s, 4H),2.15-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.43-1.25 (m,3H), 1.19-1.04 (m, 1H), 1.01-0.91 (m, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z516.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.753 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min, 100-0% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography was a 2.0×50 mmphenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 17—Synthesis of6-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 17)

Preparation of6-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(90 mg, 182.41 μmol, 1 eq), (4-cyclopropylphenyl)boronic acid (35.46 mg,218.89 μmol, 1.2 eq), Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (14.90 mg, 18.24 μmol, 0.1 eq),Na₂CO₃ (29.00 mg, 273.62 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.2mL) was stirred at 90° C. under Na for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 85%-98%, 10 min) to produce6-(4-cyclopropylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(11.3 mg, 21.29 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.78-9.87 (m, 1H), 8.90 (br s, 1H), 8.61 (brs, 1H), 7.55 (br d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (br d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (brd, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.38-3.81 (m, 1H), 3.70 (br s, 4H), 2.94-2.45 (m, 6H),2.16-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.69 (br s, 1H), 1.50-1.22 (m,4H), 1.13 (br s, 1H), 1.02 (br dd, J=5.9, 17.3 Hz, 3H), 0.94 (br d,J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 0.77 (br s, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 531.3[M+H]+, Rt: 4.174 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min, 100-0% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography was a 2.0×50 mmphenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 18—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 18)

Preparation of4-hydroxy-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(150 mg, 304.02 μmol, 1 eq), (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid (65.67 mg,364.82 μmol, 1.2 eq), Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (24.83 mg, 30.40 μmol, 0.1 eq),Na₂CO₃ (48.33 mg, 456.03 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and water (0.2mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 2 h under N₂. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated and residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 70%-95%, 10 min) to yield4-hydroxy-6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(51.2 mg, 93.32 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.63-10.10 (m, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.59 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.02 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),4.80-4.57 (m, 3H), 4.30-3.83 (m, 1H), 3.70 (br s, 4H), 2.80-2.52 (m,6H), 2.08 (br dd, J=1.9, 13.3 Hz, 1H), 1.92-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.63 (m,2H), 1.39 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 9H), 1.19-1.05 (m, 1H), 1.04-0.91 (m, 3H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 549.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 4.085 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min, 100-0% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography was a 2.0×50 mmphenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 19—Synthesis of6-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 19)

Preparation of6-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(90 mg, 182.41 μmol, 1 eq), 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-ylboronic acid(39.39 mg, 218.89 μmol, 1.2 eq), Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (14.90 mg, 18.24μmol, 0.1 eq), Na₂CO₃ (29.00 mg, 273.62 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (1 mL)and water (0.1 mL) was stirred at 90° C. under Na for 2 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX C18 75*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water(10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 75%-99%, 6 min) to produce6-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(8.3 mg, 14.64 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.64-10.05 (m, 1H), 8.86 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.57 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.00 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),4.77-4.54 (m, 2H), 4.33 (s, 4H), 4.27-3.84 (m, 1H), 3.70 (br s, 4H),2.80-2.55 (m, 6H), 2.11-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.58 (m,2H), 1.45-1.29 (m, 3H), 1.15-1.08 (m, 1H), 1.02-0.90 (m, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 549.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.898 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min, 100-0% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography was a 2.0×50 mmphenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 20—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 20)

Preparation of4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(56 mg, 113.50 μmol, 1 eq), (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (20.70 mg,136.20 μmol, 1.2 eq), Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (9.27 mg, 11.35 μmol, 0.1 eq),Na₂CO₃ (18.04 mg, 170.25 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.2mL) was stirred at 90° C. under Na for 2 h. LCMS showed startingmaterial was consumed, and the desired product was detected.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 70%-95%, 10 min) to produce4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(11.1 mg, 21.24 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.71-9.86 (m, 1H), 8.89 (br s, 1H), 8.59 (brs, 1H), 7.59 (br d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.04 (br d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (brd, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 3.88 (s, 4H), 3.70 (br s, 4H), 2.98-2.42 (m, 6H), 2.08(br d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 1.95-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.45-1.24(m, 3H), 1.18-1.04 (m, 1H), 1.02-0.86 (m, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+):m/z 521.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.948 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min, 100-0% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography was a 2.0×50 mmphenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 21—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 21)

Step 1: ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(800 mg, 1.88 mmol, 1 eq), KOAc (552.58 mg, 5.63 mmol, 3 eq) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(4.77 g, 18.77 mmol, 10 eq) in DMSO (20 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(131.73 mg, 187.68 μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at80° C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the startingmaterial and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex luna C18 250*50 mm*10 mobile μm; phase: [water(0.05% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 0%-30%, 20 min) to yield ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(400 mg) as a yellow oil (used into the next step without furtherpurification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 474.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.453 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: ethyl6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(270 mg, 570.43 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (473.02 mg, 3.42 mmol, 6 eq) and6-bromopyridine-3-carbonitrile (125.27 mg, 684.52 μmol, 1.2 eq) indioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (0.4 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (65.92 mg, 57.04μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 250*50mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.05% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 5%-35%, 10 min) toproduce ethyl6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(120 mg, 266.99 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (ET26059-546-P1C, 400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.48 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.51 (s, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 8.39-8.35 (m, 1H), 4.77-4.69 (m, 4H), 4.34(q, J=7.0 Hz, 4H), 4.04-4.00 (m, 2H), 3.52 (br s, 4H), 1.31 (s, 3H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 450.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.213 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 3: Preparation of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(30 mg, 66.75 μmol, 1 eq) and 1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (11.15 mg,80.10 μmol, 10.52 μL, 1.2 eq) in toluene (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (8.63mg, 66.75 μmol, 11.63 μL, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX C1875*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%,10 min) to yield6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(11.5 mg, 20.77 mol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.23 (br d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.44 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 9.05 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (dd, J=2.1,8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.70 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.40 (sxt,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.74-3.67 (m, 4H), 2.71 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (br s,4H), 2.56-2.49 (m, 2H), 2.02 (br s, 6H), 1.91-1.83 (m, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 543.2 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.366 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 22—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 22)

Preparation of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(30 mg, 66.75 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (8.91 mg, 80.10μmol, 1.2 eq) in toluene (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (8.63 mg, 66.75 μmol,11.63 μL, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX C1875*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 55%-85%,10 min) to yield6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(8.1 mg, 15.43 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.23 (br d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.44 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 9.05 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.99 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (dd, J=2.1,8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.70 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.40 (sxt,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.74-3.67 (m, 4H), 2.71 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (br s,4H), 2.56-2.49 (m, 2H), 2.02 (br s, 6H), 1.91-1.83 (m, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 515.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.436 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 mM and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 mM, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 mM, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 23—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(Compound 23)

Step 1:6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazine-2,4(1H)-dione

To a solution of 6-bromo-1H-3,1-benzoxazine-2,4-dione (300 mg, 1.24mmol, 1 eq) in DCM (3 mL) was added 2-morpholinoethanol (195.11 mg, 1.49mmol, 182.35 μL, 1.2 eq), PPh₃ (487.67 mg, 1.86 mmol, 1.5 eq) and DIAD(375.97 mg, 1.86 mmol, 361.51 μL, 1.5 eq). The mixture was stirred at25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the startingmaterial and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was washed with water (2×5 mL) and the organic layer waswashed with brine (5 mL) and dried over Na₂SO₄. The mixture wasconcentrated to produce6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazine-2,4(1H)-dione (350mg, 985.41 μmol) as a brown solid (used without further purification).

Step 2: ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of NaH (78.82 mg, 1.97 mmol, 60% purity, 2 eq) in DMF (3mL) was added diethyl propanedioate (789.15 mg, 4.93 mmol, 744.48 μL, 5eq) and a solution of6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-3,1-benzoxazine-2,4-dione (350 mg, 985.41μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (2 mL) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 90° C. for2 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak. The mixture was poured into water (20 mL) andaqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×20 mL).

The aqueous phase was acidified to pH 3 by adding 2 N hydrochloric aciddropwise. The resulting solid was collected by filtration to produceethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(280 mg, 658.40 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.19 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J=2.3, 9.0Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 4.56 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.32 (q,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.97-3.74 (m, 4H), 1.29 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 425.0, 427.0 [M+H]+, Rt: 0.902 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 3: ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate

A mixture of (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (151.35 mg, 1.08 mmol, 2 eq),ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxylate(230 mg, 540.83 μmol, 1 eq), Na₂CO₃ (114.64 mg, 1.08 mmol, 2 eq),Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (44.17 mg, 54.08 μmol, 0.1 eq) in dioxane (2.5 mL)and H₂O (0.5 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for 3 times, and thenthe mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h under N₂. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak. The mixture was poured into water (10 mL) and the aqueous layerwas extracted with EtOAc (3×20 mL). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine (10 mL) and dried over Na₂SO₄.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by columnchromatography (SiO2, Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=1:2 to 0:1) toproduce ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(130 mg, 295.14 μmol) as a yellow solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 441.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.00 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 4: Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxylate(99.78 mg, 226.53 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (2 mL) was addedspiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (40.13 mg, 271.83 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). Themixture was stirred at 110° C. for 6 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to yield the6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(22 mg, 42.82 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.35 (br d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.40 (d, J=2.1 Hz,1H), 7.88 (dd, J=2.1, 8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.9 Hz,1H), 7.17 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.47-4.36 (m, 3H), 3.78-3.72 (m, 4H),2.72-2.59 (m, 6H), 2.55-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.13-1.93 (m, 6H), 1.91-1.81 (m,2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 506.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.906 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 24—Synthesis ofN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 24)

Preparation ofN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-6-(5-isocyano-2-pyridyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 225.02 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzonitrile (36.18 mg,247.52 μmol, 1.1 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (87.24 mg, 675.05μmol, 117.58 μL, 3 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Luna Omega 5 u Polar C18 100A; mobile phase: [water (0.04%HCl)−ACN]; B %: 70%-90%, 7 min) to produceN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(4.2 mg, 7.09 μmol, HCl) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.62 (br d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 9.48 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 9.08 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (dd, J=2.0,8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.56-7.47(m, 4H), 7.01 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.80-5.70 (m, 2H), 5.30 (quin, J=7.0Hz, 1H), 1.66 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 545.2[M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.138 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 25—Synthesis of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 25)

Step 1: 2-bromo-5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine

To a mixture of 6-bromopyridin-3-ol (400 mg, 2.30 mmol, 1 eq) and(2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-acetyl)oxysodium (700.98 mg, 4.60 mmol, 2 eq) inDMF (4 mL) was added potassium carbonate (476.59 mg, 3.45 mmol, 1.5 eq)under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak. The mixture was poured into water (40 mL) and stirred for 5 min.The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL). Thecombined organic phase was dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated.

The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (petroleumether/ethyl acetate=20:1 to 1:1) to produce2-bromo-5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine (300 mg, 1.34 mmol) as a colorlessoil.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.28 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.5 Hz,1H), 7.38 (dd, J=3.0, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 6.80-6.25 (m, 1H).

Step 2: ethyl6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 211.27 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (175.20 mg, 1.27 mmol, 6 eq) and2-bromo-5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine (70.99 mg, 316.91 μmol, 1.5 eq) indioxane (1 mL) and H₂O (0.1 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (24.41 mg, 21.13μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 250*50mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.05% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 10%-40%, 10 min)to yield ethyl6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(68 mg, 138.65 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (ET26059-548-P1C, 400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.39 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),9.08 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),7.86 (dd, J=3.0, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (s, 1H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H),4.71 (br t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 4.34 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 3.54-3.41 (m, 4H),3.17 (s, 2H), 2.53-2.52 (m, 4H), 1.31 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 491.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.370 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 3: Preparation of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl6-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthy-ridine-3-carboxylate(39 mg, 79.52 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (10.61 mg, 95.42μmol, 1.2 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (10.28 mg, 79.52 μmol,13.85 μL, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The reaction mixture was concentrated, and the residue was triturated inMeOH (0.5 mL) to yield6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(20.1 mg, 35.46 mmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.31 (td, J=1.6, 3.8 Hz, 1H), 9.48 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (d,J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (dd, J=2.9, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.21 (m, 1H), 4.57 (brt, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.34-4.25 (m, 1H), 3.54 (br d, J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 2.59 (brt, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.55-2.51 (m, 4H), 2.42 (br d, J=2.8 Hz, 2H),2.09-2.01 (m, 4H), 1.99-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.77 (m, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 556.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.535 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization. MS rangewas 100-1000.

Example 26—Synthesis ofN-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 26)

Step 1: ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(2 g, 6.73 mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (15 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (6.14 g, 18.85mmol, 2.8 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h,4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (2.51 g, 13.46 mmol, 2 eq, HCl) was addedinto the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 14 h.TLC showed all the starting material was consumed and formation of amajor spot. The residue was poured into water (200 mL), the aqueousphase was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL).

The combined organic phase was washed with brine (100 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified bycolumn chromatography (SiO2, petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=0:1) ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate toproduce ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(2 g, 4.87 mmol) as a yellow solid.

Step 2:6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a solution of (4-methoxyphenyl) boronic acid (1.26 g, 8.29 mmol, 2eq), ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (1.7g, 4.14 mmol, 1 eq) in H₂O (5 mL) and dioxane (20 mL) was added Na₂CO₃(878.38 mg, 8.29 mmol, 2 eq), Pd (dppf) Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (338.39 mg, 414.37μmol, 0.1 eq) at 20° C. under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for15 h. LCMS showed all the starting material was consumed and theformation of a major peak.

The mixture was filtered. The filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Luna C18 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.04%HCl)−ACN]; B %: 20%-32%, 10 min) to produce6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (1.3 g, 2.98 mmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.15 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H),7.77 (br d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.12 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.80 (br s, 2H),3.86-3.57 (m, 7H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 410.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.739min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography is a ChromolithFlash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) andevaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).).

Step 3: Preparation ofN-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (70 mg, 170.97 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (130.01 mg,341.94 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (66.29 mg, 512.90 μmol, 89.34 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C. 4,4-dimethylcyclohexanamine (26.10 mg, 205.16 μmol, 1.2 eq) was addedinto the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak.

The mixture was filtered ad the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-85%, 8 min) to produceN-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(38.7 mg, 72.60 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.95-9.60 (m, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.90 (d,J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.85-4.77 (m, 2H), 4.01-3.94 (m, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H),3.77-3.62 (m, 4H), 2.84-2.57 (m, 6H), 1.98-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.26 (m,6H), 0.97 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 519.2 [M+H]+,Rt: 2.341 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.4-3.0 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) as well as positive electrosprayionization.

Example 27—Synthesis ofN-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 27)

Preparation ofN-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (70 mg, 170.97 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (130.01 mg,341.94 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (66.29 mg, 512.90 μmol, 89.34 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C. 4,4-difluorocyclohexanamine (35.21 mg, 205.16 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) wasadded into the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-85%, 8 min) to produceN-(4,4-difluorocyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(26.5 mg, 49.67 μmol) was obtained as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.91 (br d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.93-8.87 (m, 2H),8.17 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),4.78 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.14 (br s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.68 (br d,J=4.0 Hz, 4H), 2.74 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (br s, 4H), 2.12 (br s,4H), 1.93 (br s, 2H), 1.84-1.70 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z527.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.141 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.4-3.0 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) as well as positive electrosprayionization.

Example 28—Synthesis of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.5]octan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 28)

Step 1: tert-butyl (4-methylenecyclohexyl)carbamate (F2)

To a solution of methyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (16.75 g, 46.89mmol, 2 eq) in THF (40 mL) was added potassium; 2-methylpropan-2-olate(1 M, 47.0 mL, 2 eq) at −20° C. under N2. The mixture was stirred at−20° C. for 0.5 h, tert-butyl N-(4-oxocyclohexyl)carbamate (5 g, 23.44mmol, 5.00 mL, 1 eq) was added into the mixture at 0° C. The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 14.5 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak. TLC showed all thestarting material was consumed and the new major spot was the desiredproduct. The reaction mixture was poured into water (500 mL), theaqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×100 mL).

The combined organic phase was washed with brine (100 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified bysilica gel chromatography (column height: 250 mm, diameter: 100 mm,100-200 mesh silica gel, Petroleum ether:Ethyl acetate=10:1 to 0:1) toproduce tert-butyl (4-methylenecyclohexyl)carbamate (4 g, 18.93 mmol) asa white solid.

Step 2: Tert-Butyl Spiro[2.5]octan-6-ylcarbamate (F3)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-(4-methylenecyclohexyl)carbamate (200 mg,946.52 μmol, 1 eq) in DCM (30 mL) was added diazomethane (39.79 mg,946.52 μmol, 1 eq), Pd(OAc)₂ (21.25 mg, 94.65 μmol, 0.1 eq) at −78° C.,the mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 30 min, warm to 20° C., themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 15 h.

LCMS formation of the desired product the desires mass. The mixture wasconcentrated, dissolved in DMF (1 mL) and purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex Luna C18 100*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.1%TFA)−ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 12 min) to yield tert-butylspiro[2.5]octan-6-ylcarbamate (6 mg, 26.63 μmol, 2.81% yield) as a whitesolid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=4.54-4.36 (m, 1H), 3.57-3.43 (m, 1H),1.95-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.66 (m, 2H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 1.37-1.26 (m, 2H),1.03-0.94 (m, 2H), 0.34-0.26 (m, 2H), 0.23-0.17 (m, 2H).

Step 3: Spiro[2.5]octan-6-amine (F)

To a solution of tert-butyl N-spiro[2.5]octan-6-ylcarbamate (5 mg, 22.19μmot, 1 eq) in DCM (0.2 mL) was added TFA (77.00 mg, 675.30 μmol, 0.05mL, 30.43 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h.

LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak. The mixture was concentrated to producespiro[2.5]octan-6-amine (2.5 mg) as yellow oil (used without furtherpurification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 126.4 [M+1]+, Rt: 0.161 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 10-90% B in 1.15 min, with a hold at 90% B for 0.4 min,90-10% B in 0.01 min, and then hold at 10% B for 0.54 min (1.0 mL/minflow rate). Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography wasa 2.1×30 mm phenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 4: Preparation of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.5]octan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (8 mg, 19.54 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added HATU (14.86 mg,39.08 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (7.58 mg, 58.62 μmol, 89.34 μL, 3 eq) at 20° C.(4-fluorophenyl) methanamine (25.67 mg, 205.16 μmol, 10.21 μL, 3 eq) wasadded into the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-85%, 8 min) to produce6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.5]octan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(2.3 mg, 4.43 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.82 (br d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.90(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.06(d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.83-4.77 (m, 2H), 4.12 (br s, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H),3.71 (t, J=4.5 Hz, 4H), 2.76 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (br s, 4H), 2.02(br d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 1.80-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.65-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.13 (br d,J=13.5 Hz, 2H), 0.36-0.31 (m, 2H), 0.30-0.24 (m, 2H). LCMS for product(ESI+): m/z 517.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.282 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.4-3.0 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) as well as positive electrosprayionization.

Example 29—Synthesis of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 29)

Preparation of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (75 mg, 183.18 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (139.30 mg,366.36 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (71.02 mg, 549.54 μmol, 95.72 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C. spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (24.44 mg, 219.82 μmol, 1.2 eq) was addedinto the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-85%, 8 min) to produce6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(37.3 mg, 73.69 μmol) as light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.87 (br d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.95-8.86 (m, 2H),8.17 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.06 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),4.87-4.69 (m, 2H), 4.57-4.40 (m, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.71 (t, J=4.5 Hz,4H), 2.83-2.71 (m, 2H), 2.65 (br s, 4H), 2.58-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.10 (t,J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.81 (m, 2H). LCMS for product(ESI+): m/z 503.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.236 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.4-3.0 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) as well as positive electrosprayionization.

Example 30—Synthesis ofN-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 30)

Preparation ofN-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (70 mg, 170.97 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (130.01 mg,341.94 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (66.29 mg, 512.90 μmol, 89.34 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C. 1-(4-fluorophenyl) ethanamine (26.17 mg, 188.06 μmol, 24.69 μL, 1.1eq) was added into the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20°C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-85%, 8 min) to produceN-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(12.1 mg, 22.35 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.20 (br d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 9.07-8.72 (m, 2H),8.16 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.48-7.36 (m, 2H),7.15-6.94 (m, 4H), 5.42-5.23 (m, 1H), 4.92-4.66 (m, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H),3.70 (br t, J=4.0 Hz, 4H), 2.76 (br t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (br s, 4H),1.61 (br s, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 531.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.226min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.4-3.0 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) as well as positive electrosprayionization.

Example 31—Synthesis of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(2-oxaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 31)

Preparation of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(2-oxaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (70 mg, 170.97 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (130.01 mg,341.94 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (66.29 mg, 512.90 μmol, 89.34 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C. 2-oxaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-amine (28.14 mg, 188.06 μmol, 1.1 eq, HCl)was added into the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-85%, 8 min) to produce6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(2-oxaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(21.2 mg, 41.76 μmol) as light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.03-9.90 (m, 1H), 8.91 (s, 2H), 8.17 (d,J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.06 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.86-4.74(m, 4H), 4.67 (s, 2H), 4.47-4.31 (m, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.70 (t, J=4.5Hz, 4H), 2.87-2.71 (m, 4H), 2.64 (br s, 4H), 2.37-2.21 (m, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 505.2 [M+H]+, Rt: 1.912 min.

LCMS Method

5_95 AB_6 min-220: The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at0.4-3.0 min, hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min,the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% TrifluoroaceticAcid in water, mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid inacetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Kinetex C1850*2.1 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diode array(DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 32—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 32)

Step 1: tert-butyl (4-methylenecyclohexyl)carbamate

A solution of 2-amino-5-bromo-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (6 g, 29.9 mmol, 1eq), diethyl propanedioate (47.8 g, 298 mmol, 45 mL, 10 eq) andpiperidine (12.7 g, 149 mmol, 14.7 mL, 5.0 eq) was heated to 100° C. for12 h.

TLC (petroleum ether/ethyl acetate=1/1) showed the starting material wasconsumed and a new spot was detected. The reaction mixture was cooled to0° C. The mixture was filtrated, and the resulting solid was collectedby filtration and washed with methyl tertiary-butyl ether (30 mL) toproduce tert-butyl (4-methylenecyclohexyl)carbamate (6 g, 20.2 mmol) asa white solid (used into next step without purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.61 (s, 1H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.55 (s, 1H),8.44 (s, 1H), 4.28 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.29 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H).

Step 2: ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

Ethyl6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (3 g, 10.1 mmol, 1eq) and 4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (3.76 g, 20.2 mmol, 2.0 eq) weredissolved in DMF (50 mL). Cs₂CO₃ (9.87 g, 30.3 mmol, 3.0 eq) was addedinto the reaction solution. The solution was stirred at 50° C. for 12 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak. Water (100 mL) and ethyl acetate (50 mL) was added andthe mixture was stirred for 5 min. The two phases were separated, andthe water phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL).

The combined organic phases were washed with brine (50 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated. The residue was washed withmethyl tertiary-butyl ether (30 mL) to yield ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylatet (3 g, 7.31 mmol) as white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) 6=8.68 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H),8.08 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.72-4.62 (m, 2H), 4.43 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 3.67(t, J=4.6 Hz, 4H), 2.70 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.61 (br d, J=3.9 Hz, 4H),1.42 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Step 3:6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

Ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (1g, 2.44 mmol, 1 eq) was dissolved in THF (5 mL), MeOH (5 mL) and H₂O (5mL). LiOH.H₂O (409 mg, 9.75 mmol, 4.0 eq) was added into the reactionsolution. The solution was stirred at 30° C. for 12 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak. To the reaction mixture was added dropwise 6 N HCl to adjust thepH to 4-5. The reaction solution was stirred at 30° C. for 5 min.

The resulting solid was collected by filtration and dried under reducedpressure to produce6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (0.8 g, 2.09 mmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.92 (s, 1H), 8.91-8.80 (m, 2H), 4.80 (t,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.94 (br s, 2H), 3.76 (br s, 2H), 3.64 (br s, 2H), 3.50(br s, 2H), 3.16 (br s, 2H).

Step 4:6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(700 mg, 1.83 mmol, 1 eq), spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (270 mg, 1.83 mmol,1.0 eq, HCl), EDCI (702 mg, 3.66 mmol, 2.0 eq) and HOBt (495 mg, 3.66mmol, 2.0 eq) were dissolved in DMF (10 mL). The solution was stirred at30° C. for 5 min. Then TEA (927 mg, 9.16 mmol, 1.27 mL, 5.0 eq) wasadded into the reaction solution. The solution was stirred at 30° C. for12 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak. To the reaction solution was added methyltertiary-butyl ether (20 mL).

The suspension was stirred at 30° C. for 5 min and the resulting solidwas collected by filtration, washed with H₂O (10 mL) and dried underreduced pressure to produce6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(500 mg, 1.05 mmol) as a white solid (used in next step withoutpurification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.67 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.79 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.59 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H),4.29 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (br t, J=4.2 Hz, 4H), 2.59 (br s, 2H), 2.42(ddd, J=2.4, 7.2, 9.4 Hz, 2H), 2.09-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.90 (m, 4H),1.85-1.76 (m, 2H).

Step 5: Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10 mg, 21.0 μmol, 1 eq), (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (4.42 mg, 31.6μmol, 1.5 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.43 mg, 2.10 μmol, 0.1 eq) and K₂CO₃ (7.27mg, 52.6 μmol, 2.5 eq) were dissolved in dioxane (0.5 mL) and H₂O (0.1mL). The suspension was stirred at 90° C. for 12 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak. Oneadditional vial was set up as described above and the reaction mixtureswere combined.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC. Column: Phenomenex Luna C18 150*30 mm*5 μm;mobile phase: [water (0.04% HCl)−CH₃CN]; B %: 35%-63%, 10 min) toproduce6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10 mg, 17.8 μmol, HCl) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=9.05 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H),8.63 (s, 1H), 7.84-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.20 (m, 2H), 5.01 (br t, J=5.9Hz, 2H), 4.37 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.06-3.47 (m, 10H), 2.59-2.46 (m, 2H),2.17-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 4H), 1.92-1.83 (m, 2H). LCMS (ESI+):m/z 491.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.28 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 33—Synthesis of6-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 33)

Preparation of6-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(30 mg, 63.1 μmol, 1 eq), 2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-ylboronic acid(11.4 mg, 63.1 μmol, 1 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (7.29 mg, 6.31 μmol, 0.1 eq) andK₂CO₃ (21.8 mg, 158 μmol, 2.5 eq) were dissolved in dioxane (1 mL) andH₂O (0.5 mL). The suspension was stirred at 90° C. for 2 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak. One additional vial was set up as described above and the reactionmixtures were combined.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (Column: Phenomenex Luna C18 150*30 mm*5 μm;mobile phase: [water (0.04% HCl)−CH₃CN]; B %: 35%-65%, 10 min) toproduce6-(2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(14 mg, 24.5 μmol, HCl) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=9.93 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (d,J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.19 (m, 2H),6.99 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 4.40-4.33 (m, 1H),4.11-3.37 (m, 10H), 2.55-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.10 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m,4H), 1.93-1.84 (m, 2H). LCMS (ESI+): m/z 531.3 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.264 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 34—Synthesis of1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 34)

Preparation of1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10 mg, 21.0 μmol, 1 eq), tributyl(2-pyridyl)stannane (11.6 mg, 31.6μmol, 1.5 eq) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.43 mg, 2.10 μmol, 0.1 eq) were dissolvedin toluene (0.5 mL). The suspension was stirred at 120° C. for 2 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak. One additional vial was set up as described above and all tworeaction mixtures were combined. One additional vial was set up asdescribed above and all two reaction mixtures were combined.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (Column: Phenomenex Luna C18 150*30 mm*5 μm;mobile phase: [water (0.04% HCl)−CH₃CN]; B %: 25%-55%, 10 min) toproduce1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(4.5 mg, 8.82 μmol, HCl) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=9.37 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H),8.96 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (br d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 8.39-8.34 (m, 1H),8.31-8.27 (m, 1H), 7.79 (br t, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 5.06 (br t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H),4.38 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (br d, J=11.7 Hz, 2H), 3.91-3.77 (m, 4H),3.73 (br t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 3.38-3.32 (m, 2H), 2.57-2.45 (m, 2H),2.17-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 4H), 1.90 (q, J=7.8 Hz, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 474.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.003 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 35—Synthesis of1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 35)

Preparation of1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10 mg, 21.04 μmol, 1 eq), tributyl(pyrimidin-4-yl)stannane (11.7 mg,31.6 μmol, 1.5 eq) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.43 mg, 2.10 μmol, 0.1 eq) weredissolved in toluene (0.5 mL). The suspension was stirred at 120° C. for12 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak. One additional vial was set up as describedabove and reaction mixtures were combined.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure the residue was purifiedby prep-HPLC (Column Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase:[water (0.04% HCl)−CH₃CN]; B %: 15%-40%, 10 min) to produce1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-4-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(6.5 mg, 12.7 μmol, HCl) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=9.60 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.29 (d, J=1.0Hz, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.91 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H),8.19 (dd, J=1.5, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 5.07 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.38 (t, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 4.19-4.09 (m, 2H), 3.91-3.70 (m, 6H), 3.40-3.33 (m, 2H), 2.57-2.50(m, 2H), 2.17-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.98 (m, 4H), 1.94-1.86 (m, 2H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 475.3 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 1.915 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 36—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 36)

Step 1:1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(250 mg, 526 μmol, 1 eq),4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(200 mg, 789 μmol, 1.5 eq), KOAc (155 mg, 1.58 mmol, 3 eq) andPd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (36.9 mg, 52.6 μmol, 0.1 eq) were dissolved in dioxane (10mL). The suspension was heated to 80° C. for 12 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak. Water(20 mL) and ethyl acetate (30 mL) were added and the mixture was stirredfor 5 min. The two phases were separated, and the aqueous phase wasextracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL).

The combined organic phases were washed with brine (30 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to produce1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(300 mg) as a black solid (used in next step without furtherpurification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 441.2 (M−82)⁺, Rt: 1.024 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography is a ChromolithFlash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) andevaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 2: Preparation of6-(5-isocyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 95.7 μmol, 1 eq), 6-bromopyridine-3-carbonitrile (26.3 mg, 144μmol, 1.5 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (11.1 mg, 9.57 μmol, 0.1 eq) and K₂CO₃ (26.5mg, 191 μmol, 2.0 eq) were dissolved in dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL).The suspension was heated to 80° C. for 3 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (Gilson Auto-Purification System) to produce6-(5-isocyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(2.0 mg, 3.74 μmol, HCl) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=9.56 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 9.12 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 9.06 (s, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.35-8.23 (m, 2H), 5.05 (br t,J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.38 (br t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.20-3.62 (m, 8H), 3.31 (s,2H), 2.53 (br s, 2H), 2.16-2.10 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.96 (m, 4H), 1.93-1.84(m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 499.3 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.095 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 37—Synthesis of6-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 37)

Preparation of6-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 95.7 μmol, 1 eq), 2-bromo-5-fluoro-pyridine (25.3 mg, 143 μmol,1.5 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (11.1 mg, 9.57 μmol, 0.1 eq) and K₂CO₃ (26.5 mg, 191μmol, 2.0 eq) were dissolved in dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL). Thesuspension was heated to 80° C. for 12 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The solvents were removed under reduced and the residue was purified byprep-HPLC (Gilson Auto-Purification System) to yield6-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(2.0 mg, 3.74 μmol, HCl) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=9.43 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (s, 1H),8.95 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (dd, J=3.9, 8.8 Hz,1H), 7.80-7.75 (m, 1H), 5.05 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.41-4.32 (m, 1H), 4.13(br d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 3.89-3.70 (m, 6H), 3.35 (br d, J=3.4 Hz, 2H),2.56-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.11 (m, 2H), 2.05-1.97 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.88 (m,2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 492.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.100 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 38—Synthesis of1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 38)

Preparation of1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(70 mg, 134 μmol, 1 eq), 2-bromopyrimidine (32.0 mg, 201 μmol, 1.5 eq),Pd(PPh₃)₄ (15.5 mg, 13.4 μmol, 0.1 eq) and K₂CO₃ (37.0 mg, 268 μmol, 2.0eq) were dissolved in dioxane (5 mL) and H₂O (1 mL). The suspension washeated to 80° C. for 12 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (Column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 μm; mobilephase: [water (0.04% HCl)−CH₃CN]; B %: 20%-45%, 10 min) to produce1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(9 mg, 19.0 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=9.77 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 9.32 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.94 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 1H),5.07 (br t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 4.23-3.43 (m, 8H),2.55-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.13 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.92 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.88 (m,2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 475.3 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 1.954 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 39—Synthesis ofN-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(Compound 39)

Step 1: diethyl 2-(5-bromo-2-nitrobenzylidene)malonate

To a solution of 5-bromo-2-nitro-benzaldehyde (2 g, 8.70 mmol, 1 eq) indiethyl propanedioate (8.36 g, 52.17 mmol, 7.9 mL, 6 eq) was added AcOH(2.09 g, 34.78 mmol, 2.0 mL, 4 eq) and piperidine (888.44 mg, 10.43mmol, 1.0 mL, 1.2 eq) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak. The mixture was poured into NaHCO₃ (100 mL),extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL), the organic layer was washedwith brine (30 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ (50 g) and concentrated.

The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=50:1 to 1:1) to yield diethyl2-(5-bromo-2-nitrobenzylidene)malonate (4 g, 7.52 mmol) as a yellow oil.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.19 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.96(dd, J=1.6, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.30 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H),4.06-4.00 (m, 2H), 1.29 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.01 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 372.0, 374.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.359 min.

LCMS Method

5-95AB_4.5 min: The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C182.1*30 mm, (2.7 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD).MS mode was positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000.Mobile phase A was 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018%TFA in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), with a hold at 95% B for0.50 min, 95-5% B (3.50-3.51 min), 5% B in 3.51 min, with a hold at 5% Bfor 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate

To a solution of diethyl2-[(5-bromo-2-nitro-phenyl)methylene]propanedioate (3.3 g, 8.87 mmol, 1eq) in AcOH (20 mL) was added Fe (1.24 g, 22.17 mmol, 2.5 eq) at 25° C.The mixture was stirred at 85° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, and the resulting red solid was collected byfiltration (ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate, 2 g,6.75 mmol, used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.34-11.88 (m, 1H), 8.66-8.36 (m, 1H),8.32-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.98-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.01 (m, 1H), 4.29 (br d,J=3.1 Hz, 2H), 1.51-1.22 (m, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 295.9,297.9 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.383 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), with a hold at 95% B for 0.50 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), 5% B in 3.51 min, with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 3: ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-quinoline-3-carboxylate (1 g,3.38 mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (20 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (4.95 g, 15.20 mmol,4.5 eq) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h.4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (2.51 g, 13.51 mmol, 4 eq, HCl) was addedinto the mixture at 50° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 11 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak. The mixture was poured into HCl (200 mL 0.1 M), extractedwith ethyl acetate (3×50 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine(30 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ (50 g) and concentrated.

The residue product was purified by silica gel column chromatography(Ethyl acetate/Methanol=100:1 to 1:1) to produce ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(180 mg, 439.80 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.30 (s, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.73(dd, J=2.3, 9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 4H),3.78-3.66 (m, 4H), 2.74-2.48 (m, 6H), 1.42 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 409.0, 411.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.921 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 4: ethyl6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxylate (160 mg,390.94 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (1.6 mL) and water (0.4 mL) was addedNa₂CO₃ (82.87 mg, 781.87 μmol, 2 eq) and (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid(118.81 mg, 781.87 μmol, 2 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (31.93 mg, 39.09μmol, 0.1 eq) under nitrogen at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 100°C. for 12 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak.

The mixtures was poured into NH₄Cl (15 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×5 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine (3 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ (5 g) and concentrated to produce ethyl6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(110 mg, 252.01 μmol as a yellow oil (used without furtherpurification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 437.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.118 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 5:6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylicAcid

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxylate(99.77 mg, 228.58 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 0.8mL, 7.00 eq) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak. The mixture was poured into HCl (20 mL, 0.5N), extracted withethyl acetate (3×50 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine (30mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ (20 g) and concentrated to produce the desiredproduct (93 mg, 227.69 μmol) as a brown oil.

The mixtures was poured into NH₄C₁ (15 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×5 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine (3 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ (5 g) and concentrated to produce ethyl6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(110 mg, 252.01 μmol) as a yellow oil (used without furtherpurification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.98 (s, 1H), 8.03-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.57 (s, 2H),7.05 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 4.60 (br t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 3.89(s, 3H), 3.75-3.72 (m, 4H), 2.77 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (br d, J=4.2Hz, 4H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 409.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.427 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 6: Preparation ofN-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxylicacid (90 mg, 220.35 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (125.67 mg,330.52 μmol, 1.5 eq) and DIEA (56.96 mg, 440.69 μmol, 76 μL, 2 eq) and4,4-dimethylcyclohexanamine (33.64 mg, 264.42 μmol, 1.2 eq) at 25° C.The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*30 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water(10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 10 min) to produceN-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(20 mg, 38.17 μmol, 17.32% yield, 98.8% purity) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.80 (br d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H),7.95-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.03 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.60-4.46(m, 2H), 3.97 (br dd, J=3.2, 7.3 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.80-3.64 (m,4H), 2.79-2.70 (m, 2H), 2.64 (br d, J=4.1 Hz, 4H), 1.95-1.85 (m, 2H),1.54-1.30 (m, 6H), 0.97 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z518.4 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.128 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Example 40—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 40)

Step 1:1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid

A mixture of6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(350 mg, 915.73 μmol, 1 eq), BPD (1.86 g, 7.33 mmol, 8 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂(64.27 mg, 91.57 μmol, 0.1 eq), KOAc (269.62 mg, 2.75 mmol, 3 eq) indioxane (3 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h.

LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass. The mixture was diluted with water 5 mLand extracted with ethyl acetate (3×3 mL).

The combined aqueous layers were washed with 2 M HCl (3 mL), and theresulting solid was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure toproduce1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (200 mg, 465.90 μmol) as a white solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 348.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.454 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a Luna-C 18 2.0*30 mm, (3 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018%trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95%B in 4.50 min. 5% B in 0.25 min, 5-95% B (0.25-2.25 min), 95-100% B(2.25-4.05 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.43 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-4.05 min) and 1.2 mL/min (4.05-4.5 min).

Method 2:

A mixture of6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(120 mg, 313.96 μmol, 1 eq), BPD (637.82 mg, 2.51 mmol, 8 eq), KOAc(92.44 mg, 941.89 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (22.04 mg, 31.40 μmol,0.1 eq) in dioxane (7 mL) was degassed and purged with Na for 3 times,and then the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h under Na atmosphere.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was diluted with water (3 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×3 mL) and concentrated under reduced pressure to produce1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (80 mg, 186.36 μmol) as a white solid (used without furtherpurification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 348.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.532 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a Luna-C 18 2.0×30 mm, (3 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018%trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95%B in 2.00 min. 5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B(1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00 min).

Step 2:6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

A mixture of 6-bromopyridine-3-carbonitrile (63.95 mg, 349.43 μmol, 1eq),1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (150 mg, 349.43 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (144.88 mg, 1.05 mmol, 3 eq),Pd(PPh₃)₄ (40.38 mg, 34.94 μmol, 0.1 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and water(0.25 mL) was degassed and purged with Na for 3 times, and then themixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h under Na atmosphere. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC (HClcondition) to produce6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (30 mg, 74.00 μmol, 21.1) as a yellow solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 406.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.878 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a Luna-C 18 2.0*30 mm, (3 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018%trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95%B in 4.50 min. 5% B in 0.25 min, 5-95% B (0.25-2.25 min), 95-100% B(2.25-4.05 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.43 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-4.05 min) and 1.2 mL/min (4.05-4.5 min).

Method 2:

A mixture of 6-bromopyridine-3-carbonitrile (42.63 mg, 232.95 μmol, 1eq),1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (100 mg, 232.95 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (96.59 mg, 698.86 μmol, 3 eq),Pd(PPh₃)₄ (26.92 mg, 23.30 μmol, 0.1 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and water(0.25 mL) was degassed and purged with Na for 3 times, and then themixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h under Na atmosphere. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (HCl condition) to produce the6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (60 mg, 148.00 μmol) as a white solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 406.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.038 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a Luna-C 18 2.0*30 mm, (3 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018%trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95%B in 2.00 min. 5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B(1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00 min).

Step 3: Preparation of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of 2-(4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-amine (30.23 mg, 197.33 μmol, 2eq),6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (40 mg, 98.67 μmol, 1 eq), DIEA (76.51 mg, 592.00 μmol, 103.12 μL,6 eq), T3P (251.15 mg, 394.67 μmol, 234.72 μL, 50% purity, 4 eq) in DMF(0.5 mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The reaction mixture was filtered, concentrated under reduced pressureand the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) toproduce the6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(2-(4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(20 mg, 37.00 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.05 (s, 1H), 9.52 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),9.20-9.15 (m, 2H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.4, 8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.37-8.32(m, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J=5.5, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.13 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 4.75-4.64(m, 2H), 3.54 (br t, J=3.7 Hz, 4H), 2.69-2.62 (m, 2H), 2.54-2.51 (m,4H), 1.72 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 541.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.137min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasacetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a xbridge shieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 41—Synthesis ofN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 41)

Preparation ofN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (40 mg, 98.67 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-(1-aminoethyl)benzonitrile (21.64mg, 148.00 μmol, 1.5 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added DIEA (76.51 mg, 592.00μmol, 103.12 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (125.58 mg, 197.33 μmol, 117.36 μL, 50%purity, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produceN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(27.9 mg, 52.29 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.01-9.94 (m, 1H), 9.52 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),9.19 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 9.15 (d, J=0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.95-8.88 (m, 1H), 8.49(dd, J=1.7, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.36-8.29 (m, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.61(d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 5.18 (s, 1H), 4.73-4.63 (m, 2H), 3.58-3.49 (m, 4H),2.69-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.57-2.51 (m, 4H), 1.54 (br d, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 534.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.919 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8mL/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasacetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a xbridgeShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 42—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 42)

Preparation of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of 1-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanamine (29.83 mg, 197.34 μmol,2 eq),6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (40 mg, 98.67 μmol, 1 eq), DIEA (76.51 mg, 592.02 μmol, 103.12 μL,6 eq), T3P (125.58 mg, 197.34 μmol, 117.36 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq) in DMF(1 mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.9 mg, 14.67 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.10-10.04 (m, 1H), 9.53 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),9.21 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 9.18-9.15 (m, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.54-8.45 (m,1H), 8.37-8.33 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.15-7.08 (m, 2H), 4.72-4.63(m, 2H), 3.58-3.51 (m, 4H), 2.64 (br d, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.55-2.52 (m,4H), 1.30 (s, 4H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 539.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.042min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasacetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 43—Synthesis of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 43)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(150 mg, 370.17 mmol, 1 eq), KOAc (363.29 mg, 3.70 mmol, 10 eq) and4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(940.01 mg, 3.70 mmol, 10 eq) in DMSO (2 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (42.78mg, 37.02 μmol, 0.1 eq) under N2. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The reaction mixture was poured into water (20 mL) and extracted withethyl acetate (3×5 mL). The combined organic phase was dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuum to produce ethyl1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(120 mg, 265.32 μmol) that was used without further purification.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 453.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.240 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of ethyl6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(120 mg, 265.32 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (110.01 mg, 795.96 μmol, 3 eq) and2-bromo-5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine (71.32 mg, 318.39 μmol, 1.2 eq) indioxane (1 mL) and H₂O (0.1 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (30.66 mg, 26.53μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak with desired mass. The reaction mixture was poured into water(5 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×5 mL).

The combined organic phase was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuum to produce ethyl6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(90 mg) that was used without further purification.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 470.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.150 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 3: Preparation of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid

To a mixture of ethyl6-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(90 mg, 191.73 μmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (5 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 958.65μL, 10 eq). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. The reaction mixture was poured into water (10mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×5 mL).

The combined organic phase was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuum to produce6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (65 mg) as a yellow solid (used without further purification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 442.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.149 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 4: Preparation of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (32 mg, 72.50 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (12.85 mg,87.00 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in DMF (1 mL) was added DIEA (56.22 mg, 435.02μmol, 75.77 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (92.28 mg, 145.01 μmol, 86.24 μL, 50%purity, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 55%-85%, 8 min) to produce6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(4.6 mg, 8.26 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.76 (br d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 9.33 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.82(d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J=2.7, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=5.5, 8.6Hz, 2H), 6.99 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.84-6.42 (m, 1H), 5.83 (s, 2H),4.56-4.39 (m, 1H), 2.59-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.10 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.96(m, 4H), 1.92-1.82 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z 535.2 [M+H]⁺,Rt: 3.680 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.4 5 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 44—Synthesis of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 44)

Step 1: Preparation of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a mixture of6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(190 mg, 497.11 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and Water (0.2 mL) wasadded (4-cyanophenyl) boronic acid (87.65 mg, 596.53 μmol, 1.2 eq),K₂CO₃ (206.11 mg, 1.49 mmol, 3 eq) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (57.44 mg, 49.71 μmol,0.1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h under N2. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (90 mg, 222.54 μmol) as a white solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 405.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.058 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a ZORBAX Eclipse XDB-C18 2.1*30mm, (3.5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.39 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (25 mg, 61.82 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was addedspiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (10.95 mg, 74.18 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl), T3P (39.34mg, 123.63 μmol, 36.76 μL, 2 eq) and DIEA (47.94 mg, 370.90 μmol, 64.60μL, 6 eq).

The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak withdesired mass. The mixture was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition)to produce6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(9 mg, 18.09 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.71 (br d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.21 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 8.96-8.86 (m, 2H), 8.09-7.98 (m, 4H), 4.66 (br t, J=6.9 Hz,2H), 4.30 (sxt, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 3.54 (br s, 4H), 2.62 (br t, J=7.1 Hz,2H), 2.56-2.51 (m, 4H), 2.45-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.06 (br t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),1.99-1.92 (m, 4H), 1.86-1.77 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 498.3[M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.283 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 45—Synthesis of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 45)

Preparation of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (20 mg, 49.45 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (10.42 mg, 59.34 μmol, 9.83 μL, 1.2 eq,HCl), T3P (31.47 mg, 98.91 μmol, 29.41 μL, 2 eq) and DIEA (38.35 mg,296.72 μmol, 51.68 μL, 6 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to produce6-(4-cyanophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(4.8 mg, 9.13 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.98 (br d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 9.23 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 8.93 (s, 2H), 8.11-7.99 (m, 4H), 7.46 (br dd, J=5.6, 8.2 Hz,2H), 7.19 (br t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.19 (quin, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 4.68 (br t,J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (br s, 4H), 2.63 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.57-2.52 (m,4H), 1.52 (br d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 526.3[M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.184 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 46—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 46)

Preparation of1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-(4-cyanophenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (25 mg, 61.82 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was addedbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-3-amine (8.87 mg, 74.18 μmol, 2.46 μL, 1.2 eq,HCl), T3P (39.34 mg, 123.63 μmol, 36.76 μL, 2 eq) and DIEA (47.94 mg,370.90 μmol, 64.60 μL, 6 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to produce1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(9 mg, 19.09 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.82 (s, 1H), 9.56 (br s, 1H), 9.20 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 9.03-8.93 (m, 2H), 8.11-8.02 (m, 4H), 4.86 (br s, 2H),4.01 (br s, 2H), 3.76-3.56 (m, 6H), 3.24-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.52 (br s, 1H),2.14 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 470.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.092 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 47—Synthesis of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 47)

Step 1: Preparation of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a mixture of1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (10 mg, 23.30 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.2 mL) wasadded 2-bromo-5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine (5.22 mg, 23.30 μmol, 1 eq),Pd(PPh₃)₄ (2.69 mg, 2.33 μmol, 0.1 eq) and K₂CO₃ (9.66 mg, 69.89 μmol, 3eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h under N₂.Sixteen additional vials were set up as described above. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. All seventeen reaction mixtures were combined.

The mixture was poured into water (100 mL) and mixture was extractedwith EtOAc (200 mL). The aqueous phase was adjusted pH=3 by HCl (1 M)and the resulting solid was collected by filtration to produce thedesired product (100 mg, 224.01 μmol) as a yellow solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 447.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.078 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a ZORBAX Eclipse XDB-C18 2.1*30mm, (3.5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.39 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (30 mg, 67.20 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was addedspiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (11.91 mg, 80.64 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl), DIEA(52.11 mg, 403.22 μmol, 70.23 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (42.77 mg, 134.41 μmol,39.97 μL, 2 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 hunder N₂. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(25 mg, 46.33 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.70 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.44 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.21(d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=2.8, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.21 (m, 1H), 4.67(br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.36-4.25 (m, 1H), 3.53 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 4H),2.65-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.44 (br d, J=2.7 Hz, 4H), 2.41 (br dd, J=2.3, 9.4Hz, 2H), 2.09-2.03 (m, 2H), 2.00-1.93 (m, 4H), 1.85-1.77 (m, 2H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 540.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.284 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 48—Synthesis of(R)-6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 48)

Preparation of(R)-6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (35 mg, 78.40 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added(1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (16.52 mg, 94.09 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl),DIEA (60.80 mg, 470.43 mol, 81.94 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (49.89 mg, 156.81μmol, 46.63 μL, 2 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1h under N₂. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce(R)-6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(29 mg, 51.10 mmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.98 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.45 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 8.21(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=2.8, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.16 (m, 5H), 5.19(quin, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.72-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.53 (br t, J=4.3 Hz, 4H), 2.63(br t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.52 (br s, 4H), 1.52 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 568.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.181 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 49—Synthesis of(S)-6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 49)

Preparation of(S)-6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (30 mg, 67.20 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added(1S)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (14.16 mg, 80.64 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl),DIEA (52.11 mg, 403.22 mol, 70.23 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (42.77 mg, 134.41μmol, 39.97 μL, 2 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1h under N₂. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce(S)-6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(25 mg, 44.05 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.97 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.45 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 9.10 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.21(d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J=2.8, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.16 (m, 5H), 5.19(quin, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.72-4.64 (m, 2H), 3.53 (br t, J=4.3 Hz, 4H), 2.64(br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.53-2.51 (m, 4H), 1.52 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 568.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.136 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 50—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 50)

Step 1: Preparation of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid

To a mixture of6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(50 mg, 130.82 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (0.5 mL) and H₂O (0.05 mL) wasadded (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (23.85 mg, 156.98 μmol, 1.2 eq),K₂CO₃ (54.24 mg, 392.46 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (15.12 mg, 13.08 μmol,0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h under N₂.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated the residue was triturated in petroleumether\ethyl acetate (4:1), filtered and the solid was air-dried toproduce6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (50 mg, 122.12 μmol) as a yellow solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 410.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.082 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a ZORBAX Eclipse XDB-C18 2.1*30mm, (3.5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.39 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (5 mg, 12.21 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was addedbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-3-amine (1.75 mg, 14.65 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl), DIEA(9.56 mg, 74.00 μmol, 12.89 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (15.54 mg, 24.42 μmol,14.53 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(6.3 mg, 13.21 mol) as a pale-yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.01 (s, 1H), 9.11 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.90(s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.10 (d, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 4.65 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.54 (br t, J=4.4 Hz,4H), 2.62 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.53-2.52 (m, 4H), 2.47-2.46 (m, 2H),2.13 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 475.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.239 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 51—Synthesis of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 51)

Step 1: Preparation of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a mixture of6-bromo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(50 mg, 130.82 μmol, 1 eq) in 1,4-dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL) wasadded [4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]boronic acid (29.50 mg, 156.98 μmol,1.2 eq), K₂CO₃ (54.24 mg, 392.46 mmol, 3 eq) and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (15.12 mg,13.08 μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass. The mixture was poured into water (20mL), washed with ethyl acetate (4×10 mL). The aqueous layer wasacidified to pH=5 by adding 1 N hydrochloric acid dropwise at 0° C. Themixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL). The organic layerwas washed with brine, dried and concentrated.

The residue was triturated in petroleum ether/ethyl acetate (10:1, 10mL) at 25° C. for 1 h. The mixture was filtered, and filtered cake wasair-dried to yield6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (60 mg, 134.71 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=15.10-13.22 (m, 1H), 9.21 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.97 (s, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.54-7.16(m, 3H), 4.71 (br s, 2H), 3.65-3.40 (m, 6H), 2.67 (br s, 4H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 446.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.683 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 mM, 95-95% B in 0.45 mM, 95-5% B in 0.01min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 mM (1.5 mL/min flow rate). Mobilephase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018% CF₃CO₂Hin CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography is a Chromolith FlashRP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) andevaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 2: Preparation of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (30 mg, 67.35 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added4-methylcyclohexanamine (9.15 mg, 80.82 μmol, 10.70 μL, 1.2 eq) and DIEA(52.23 mg, 404.12 μmol, 70.39 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (85.72 mg, 134.71 μmol,80.11 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Luna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 7 min) to produce6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(15.5 mg, 28.41 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.04-9.49 (m, 1H), 9.13 (t, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),8.94 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (br d, J=7.6 Hz,2H), 7.61-7.07 (m, 3H), 4.80-4.54 (m, 2H), 4.21-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.54 (brd, J=4.1 Hz, 4H), 2.78-2.53 (m, 6H), 2.00-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.56 (m,4H), 1.46-1.02 (m, 4H), 0.91 (br dd, J=6.4, 15.2 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 541.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.489 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Example 52—Synthesis of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 52)

Preparation of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (30 mg, 67.35 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was addedspiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (11.93 mg, 80.82 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl), T3P (85.72mg, 134.71 μmol, 80.11 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq) and DIEA (52.23 mg, 404.12μmol, 70.39 μL, 6 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak with desired mass.

The pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted to 5 by dropwise addition ofTFA and purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to produce6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(24 mg, 44.56 μmol) as a light-yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.76 (br d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.13 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H), 8.81 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),7.53-7.14 (m, 3H), 4.65 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 4.30 (sxt, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),3.54 (br s, 4H), 2.62 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.54-2.51 (m, 4H), 2.44-2.39(m, 2H), 2.09-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.91 (m, 4H), 1.86-1.75 (m, 2H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 539.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.443 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 53—Synthesis of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 53)

Preparation of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (30 mg, 67.35 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (11.25 mg, 80.82 μmol, 10.61 μL, 1.2 eq),T3P (85.72 mg, 134.71 μmol, 80.11 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq) and DIEA (52.23mg, 404.12 μmol, 70.39 μL, 6 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted to 5 by dropwise addition ofTFA and purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to produce6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(24.5 mg, 43.24 μmol) as a light-yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.01 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.14 (d, J=2.1 Hz,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.81 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.53-7.13 (m, 7H), 5.20 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.68 (br t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H),3.54 (br t, J=4.3 Hz, 4H), 2.64 (br t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.58-2.53 (m, 4H),1.52 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 567.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt:3.274 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 54—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 54)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (28 mg, 62.86 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was addedbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-3-amine (9.02 mg, 75.44 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl), DIEA(48.75 mg, 377.18 μmol, 65.70 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (80.01 mg, 125.73 μmol,74.77 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Luna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 7 min) to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(15 mg, 29.38 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.99 (s, 1H), 9.14 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.90(s, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.59-7.10 (m,3H), 4.66 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.54 (br t, J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 2.64-2.60 (m,2H), 2.58-2.53 (m, 5H), 2.13 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 511.3[M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.249 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Example 55—Synthesis of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 55)

Step 1: 6-bromo-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid

To a solution of ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(1 g, 3.37 mmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (10 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 3.8 mL, 2eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The mixture was acidified by adding 0.5N hydrochloric acid dropwise topH=2, and the resulting solid was collected by filtration to produce6-bromo-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid (800 mg)as a white solid (used without further purification.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=14.24 (br s, 1H), 13.61 (br s, 1H),8.92-8.83 (m, 2H), 8.77 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z268.9, 270.9 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.909 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 2:6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(400 mg, 1.31 mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (5 mL) was added HATU (995.65 mg, 2.62mmol, 2 eq), DIEA (507.64 mg, 3.93 mmol, 0.7 mL, 3 eq) at 20° C. Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. 1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine(182.21 mg, 1.31 mmol, 171.90 μL, 1 eq) was added into the mixture at20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. One additional vial was set up as describedabove, and the mixture was poured into ice-water (10 mL).

The resulting solid was collected by filtration to produce6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(900 mg) as a brown solid (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=13.16-12.87 (m, 1H), 9.99 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),8.80 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.71 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (dd,J=5.5, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.16 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 1.49(d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 496.1, 498.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt:1.222 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 min, 95-100% B in 0.8 min, 100-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 min (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 mM NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN. Thecolumn used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, 5μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 3:N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-N-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(700 mg, 1.79 mmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (5 mL) was added4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(3.64 g, 14.35 mmol, 8 eq), potassium; acetate (528.17 mg, 5.38 mmol, 3eq) at 20° C. Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (131.26 mg, 179.39 μmol, 0.1 eq) was addedinto the mixture under N₂, the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

Water (2 mL) was added to the reaction mixture and the resulting solidwas collected by filtration and triturated in ethyl acetate (3 mL) toproduceN-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(550 mg, 1.26 mmol) as a brown solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=13.04 (s, 1H), 10.00 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.89(s, 1H), 8.82 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J=5.6, 8.5 Hz,2H), 7.19 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.17 (quin, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 1.51 (d, J=6.9Hz, 3H), 1.35 (s, 12H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 438.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt:1.270 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 4:6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution ofN-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(100 mg, 228.69 μmol, 1 eq), 2-bromo-5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine (76.84mg, 343.04 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL) was addedK₂CO₃ (63.21 mg, 457.38 μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C. Pd(PPh₃)₄ (26.43 mg, 22.87μmol, 0.1 eq) was added into the mixture under N₂, the mixture wasstirred at 110° C. for 3 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was triturated in ethylacetate (2 mL) and the solid was collected by filtration and air-driedto produce6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(90 mg, 198.06 μmol as a brown solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=13.21-12.90 (m, 1H), 10.30-9.94 (m, 1H),9.35 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.41 (m, 2H),7.22-7.14 (m, 3H), 5.18 (br t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.50 (br d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 455.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.241 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 min, 95-100% B in 0.8 min, 100-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 min (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 mM NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN. Thecolumn used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, 5μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 5: Preparation of6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6 To a solution of6-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-N-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(75 mg, 165.05 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (2 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (150.58 mg,462.15 μmol, 2.8 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1h. 4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (61.43 mg, 330.11 μmol, 2 eq, HCl) wasadded into the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass. The mixture was filtered andthe filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 45%-75%,10 min) to produce6-(5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(38.0 mg, 65.48 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.14 (br d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 9.31 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.70-8.52 (m, 2H), 7.83 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd,J=2.6, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=5.4, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (t, J=8.7 Hz,2H), 6.86-6.41 (m, 1H), 5.33 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.89-4.69 (m, 2H), 3.69(t, J=4.5 Hz, 4H), 2.76 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (br s, 4H), 1.62 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 568.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.207 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min,

hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 umparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization.

Example 56—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-methyl-2-morpholinopropyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 56)

Step 1:6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution ofN-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(150 mg, 343.04 μmol, 1 eq), 6-bromopyridine-3-carbonitrile (94.17 mg,514.56 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (0.8 mL) and H₂O (0.2 mL) was addedNa₂CO₃ (72.72 mg, 686.07 μmol, 2 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (39.64 mg, 34.30 μmol,0.1 eq) under N₂, the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The mixture was poured into water (1 mL) the resulting solid wascollected by filtration to produce6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(100 mg) as a brown solid (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.25-9.91 (m, 1H), 9.57-9.40 (m, 1H),9.22-9.12 (m, 1H), 8.98-8.89 (m, 1H), 8.55-8.44 (m, 1H), 8.44-8.36 (m,1H), 8.35-8.28 (m, 1H), 8.21-8.13 (m, 1H), 7.62 (br dd, J=7.5, 12.0 Hz,2H), 7.18-7.14 (m, 2H), 5.26-5.12 (m, 1H), 1.50 (br d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H).

Step 2: Preparation of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-methyl-2-morpholinopropyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-N-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 120.95 μmol, 1 eq) in DCM (1 mL) was added2-methyl-2-morpholino-propan-1-ol (23.11 mg, 145.14 μawl, 1.2 eq), PPh₃(47.58 mg, 181.42 μmol, 1.5 eq) at 20° C. DIAD (36.69 mg, 181.42 μmol,35.27 μL, 1.5 eq) was added into the mixture at 0° C., the mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 10 min to produce6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-methyl-2-morpholinopropyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.4 mg, 12.68 μmol as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.09 (br d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 9.35 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 9.00 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.69 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.10(dd, J=2.2, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (dd, J=5.4, 8.6Hz, 2H), 7.05 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 5.32 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 4.61 (s, 2H),3.67 (br s, 4H), 2.77 (br s, 4H), 1.62 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.05 (s, 6H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 555.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.141 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 57—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 57)

Preparation of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (30 mg, 74.00 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-methylcyclohexanamine (10.05 mg,88.80 mol, 11.76 μL, 1.2 eq) in dimethyl formamide was addeddiisopropylethylamine (57.38 mg, 444.00 μmol, 77.34 μL, 6 eq) and T3P(188.36 mg, 296.00 μmol, 176.04 μL, 50% purity, 4 eq). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(6 mg, 11.99 μmol) was obtained as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.89-9.44 (m, 2H), 9.30-9.11 (m, 2H),9.05-8.92 (m, 1H), 8.60-8.26 (m, 2H), 4.72-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.12 (br s,1H), 3.52 (br d, J=3.5 Hz, 4H), 2.66 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.60 (br s,4H), 1.98-1.91 (m, 1H), 1.73-1.58 (m, 4H), 1.35-1.00 (m, 4H), 0.97-0.87(m, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 501.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.190 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H₂O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasacetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a xbridge shieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 58—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 58)

Preparation of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (22 mg, 54.27 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added1-(4-fluorophenyl) ethanamine (9.06 mg, 65.12 μmol, 8.55 μL, 1.2 eq),DIEA (42.08 mg, 325.60 mmol, 56.71 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (69.07 mg, 108.53μmol, 64.55 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for2 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(13 mg, 24.69 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.93 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 9.55-9.50 (m, 1H),9.22 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.52-8.47(m, 1H), 8.36-8.31 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.22 (br d, J=1.3 Hz,2H), 5.24-5.13 (m, 1H), 4.72-4.63 (m, 2H), 3.53 (br s, 4H), 2.66-2.61(m, 2H), 2.57-2.52 (m, 4H), 1.52 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product(ESI+): m/z 527.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.071 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasacetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 59—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 59)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-(5-cyano-2-pyridyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (20 mg, 49.33 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was addedbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-3-amine (7.08 mg, 59.20 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl), T3P(62.79 mg, 98.67 μmol, 58.68 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq) and DIEA (38.26 mg,296.00 μmol, 51.56 μL, 6 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(5.7 mg, 11.69 μmol, 4.74% yield) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.78 (s, 1H), 9.53 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.31(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 9.20 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.55 (dd,J=2.1, 8.3 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.92-4.81 (m, 2H), 4.03 (brd, J=13.1 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (br d, J=9.7 Hz, 2H), 3.59 (br s, 4H), 3.25-3.18(m, 2H), 2.53 (br s, 1H), 2.13 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z471.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.974 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8mL/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 60—Synthesis of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 60)

Preparation of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-[4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (30 mg, 67.35 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (11.25 mg, 80.82 μmol, 10.61 μL, 1.2 eq),T3P (85.72 mg, 134.71 μmol, 80.11 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq) and DIEA (52.23mg, 404.12 mmol, 70.39 μL, 6 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted to 5 by dropwise addition ofTFA and purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to produce6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(24.5 mg, 43.24 μmol) as a light-yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.01 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 9.14 (d, J=2.1 Hz,1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.81 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.53-7.13 (m, 7H), 5.20 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 4.68 (br t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H),3.54 (br t, J=4.3 Hz, 4H), 2.64 (br t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.58-2.53 (m, 4H),1.52 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 567.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt:3.274 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 61—Synthesis of6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 61)

Step 1:6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (100mg, 336.58 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-methylcyclohexanamine (190.51 mg, 1.68mmol, 222.82 μL, 5 eq) was stirred at 150° C. for 12 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The residue was triturated in EtOAc (3 mL) and the resulting solid wascollected by filtration to produce6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(80 mg, 219.64 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=13.35-12.58 (m, 1H), 9.97 (br d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 9.61-9.44 (m, 1H), 8.93-8.59 (m, 3H), 4.17-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.79-3.65(m, 1H), 1.98-1.86 (m, 1H), 1.74-1.36 (m, 6H), 1.34-0.98 (m, 3H),0.97-0.83 (m, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 364.0, 366.0 [M+H]⁺

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), with a hold at 95% B for 0.50 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), 5% B in 3.51 min, with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A solution of6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(100 mg, 274.55 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was treated with Cs₂CO₃(250.47 mg, 768.74 μmol, 2.8 eq) at 25° C. for 1 h. Then4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (102.17 mg, 549.10 μmol, 2 eq, HCl) and4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (102.17 mg, 549.10 μmol, 2 eq, HCl) wasadded, and the mixture was stirred for 12 h at 50° C. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. The mixture was poured into water (5 mL). Theaqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (3×10 mL).

The combined organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL) and dried overNa₂SO₄. The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified byprep-HPLC (neutral condition) to produce6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10 mg, 20.95 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.02-9.48 (m, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.70 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (t, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.78-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.32-3.85 (m,1H), 3.68 (br d, J=3.8 Hz, 4H), 2.71 (q, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.61 (br s, 4H),2.13-2.04 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.54-1.21 (m,3H), 1.19-1.05 (m, 1H), 1.00-0.90 (m, 3H). (ESI+): m/z 477.2, 479.2[M+H]⁺.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 min, 95-100% B in 0.8 min, 100-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 min (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 mM NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN. Thecolumn used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, 5μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Example 62—Synthesis ofN-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 62)

Preparation ofN-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(55 mg, 115.21 μmol, 1 eq) and tributyl(2-pyridyl)stannane (50.90 mg,138.25 μmol, 1.2 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (13.31 mg,11.52 μmol, 0.1 eq), and then the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 12h under N₂. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produceN-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(9 mg, 18.73 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.10-9.53 (m, 1H), 9.33 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.98 (s, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.70-8.65 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.79 (m,2H), 7.34 (ddd, J=1.4, 5.0, 6.8 Hz, 1H), 4.88-4.77 (m, 2H), 4.34-3.87(m, 1H), 3.70 (br s, 4H), 2.77 (q, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (br s, 4H),2.13-1.62 (m, 5H), 1.42-1.09 (m, 4H), 1.02-0.91 (m, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 476.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.203 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 63—Synthesis ofN-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 63)

Preparation ofN-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-bromo-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(40 mg, 83.79 μmol, 1 eq) and tributyl(pyrimidin-2-yl)stannane (37.11mg, 100.55 μmol, 1.2 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (9.68 mg,8.38 mmol, 0.1 eq), and then the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 hunder N₂. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produceN-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyrimidin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(4.3 mg, 8.74 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.99 (br d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 9.74 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 9.59 (br d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 9.12-9.08 (m, 1H), 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.86(d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H), 7.32-7.28 (m, 1H), 4.91-4.79 (m, 2H), 4.34-3.88 (m,1H), 3.68 (br s, 4H), 2.81-2.74 (m, 2H), 2.64 (br s, 4H), 2.13-1.64 (m,5H), 1.53-1.07 (m, 4H), 1.01-0.92 (m, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z477.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.173 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 64—Synthesis of6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 64)

Step 1: ethyl6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(250 mg, 841.46 mmol, 1 eq), 2-(chloromethyl)pyrimidine (216.35 mg, 1.68mmol, 2 eq) in DMF (3 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (313.99 mg, 2.27 mmol, 2.7 eq)at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 3 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. The reaction mixture was poured into water (30mL), extracted with ethyl acetate (3×30 mL).

The organic phase was washed with brine (30 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel chromatography(column height: 250 mm, diameter: 100 mm, 100-200 mesh silica gel,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate=0:1) to produce ethyl6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(160 mg, 411.10 mmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.59 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 8.57 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 5.98(s, 2H), 4.43 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.41 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 388.9, 390.9 [M+H]+, Rt: 1.758 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 2:6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

A solution of ethyl6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(155 mg, 398.25 mmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (3 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 398.25μL, 2 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak with desired mass. The pH of the reaction mixture was adjustedto 4 by dropwise addition hydrochloric acid (0.5N) dropwise. The aqueousphase was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×30 mL).

The combined organic phase was washed with brine (30 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuum to yield6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (160 mg) as a yellow solid (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=14.25-12.63 (m, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s,2H), 8.69 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 5.85 (s, 2H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 361.0, 363.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.858 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95%-100% B (1.00 min-1.80 min), 100-5% B(1.80-1.81 min) with a hold at 5% B for 0.39 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-2.20 min).

Step 3: Preparation of6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (100 mg, 276.89 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (210.57mg, 553.79 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (107.36 mg, 830.68 μmol, 144.69 μL, 3 eq)at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. Added1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (42.39 mg, 304.58 μmol, 39.99 μL, 1.1 eq)at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. To the mixture was added water (30 mL), theaqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×30 mL).

The combined organic phase was washed with brine (30 mL), dried overanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuum. The residue waspurified using HPLC (neutral condition) to produce6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(130 mg) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.94 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H),8.67-8.55 (m, 3H), 8.20 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=5.4, 8.7 Hz, 2H),7.16 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.00 (s, 2H), 5.28 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.55 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z482.1, 484.1 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.597 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 65—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 65)

Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-N-[1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(60 mg, 124.40 μmol, 1 eq), (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (34.81 mg,248.81 μmol, 2 eq) in H₂O (0.5 mL), dioxane (2 mL) was added Na₂CO₃(26.37 mg, 248.81 μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C. Added Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (10.16mg, 12.44 μmol, 0.1 eq) under N2, the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 min) to produce6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyrimidin-2-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(38.8 mg, 77.91 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.04 (br d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.79(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 2H), 8.21 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56(br dd, J=5.2, 8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (br dd, J=5.6, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.25-7.14(m, 3H), 7.02 (br t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.10 (br d, J=2.4 Hz, 2H), 5.31 (brt, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 1.58 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+):m/z 498.2, [M+H]+, Rt: 2.789 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 66—Synthesis of6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide-(Compound 66)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(80 mg, 170.09 μmol, 1 eq), (4-isopropoxyphenyl)boronic acid (61.24 mg,340.18 μmol, 2 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL) was added Na₂CO₃(36.06 mg, 340.18 μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C. Added Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (13.89mg, 17.01 μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂, the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was evaporated under reduced pressure and the residue wasdissolved in DMF and filtered. The filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 min) to produce6-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(31.9 mg, 60.69 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.82 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.92(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.37 (m, 4H), 7.08-6.89(m, 4H), 5.81 (s, 2H), 4.63 (td, J=6.0, 12.1 Hz, 1H), 4.52-4.36 (m, 1H),2.65-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.09 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.05-1.95 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.83(m, 2H), 1.39 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 526.3[M+H]+, Rt: 3.476 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 67—Synthesis of6-(4-cyclopropoxyphenyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 67)

Preparation of6-(4-cyclopropoxyphenyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(80 mg, 170.09 μmol, 1 eq), [4-(cyclopropoxy)phenyl]boronic acid (60.55mg, 340.18 μmol, 2 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL) was addedNa₂CO₃ (36.06 mg, 340.18 μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C. Added Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂(13.89 mg, 17.01 μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂, the mixture was stirred at 100°C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue wasdissolved in DMF and filtered. The filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 min) to produce the desired product(41.6 mg, 77.07 μmol) was obtained as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.82 (br d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.92(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.49(dd, J=5.5, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 6.99 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H),5.81 (s, 2H), 4.57-4.37 (m, 1H), 3.90-3.74 (m, 1H), 2.60-2.42 (m, 2H),2.10 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.82 (m, 2H), 0.92-0.78(m, 4H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 524.2 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.438 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 68—Synthesis of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 68)

Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(80 mg, 170.09 μmol, 1 eq), (4-methylsulfonylphenyl)boronic acid (68.04mg, 340.18 μmol, 2 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL) was addedNa₂CO₃ (36.06 mg, 340.18 μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C. Added Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂(13.89 mg, 17.01 μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂, the mixture was stirred at 100°C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue wasdissolved in DMF and filtered. The filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 min) to yield1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(54.4 mg) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.75 (br d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.98 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.83(d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (dd, J=5.3, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.07-6.91 (m, 2H), 5.82(s, 2H), 4.55-4.38 (m, 1H), 3.13 (s, 3H), 2.61-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.10 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.06-1.95 (m, 4H), 1.92-1.80 (m, 2H). LCMS for product(ESI+): m/z 546.2 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.050 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 69—Synthesis of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 69)

Step 1: Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 106.31 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (1.2 mL) was added4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(215.96 mg, 850.46 μmol, 8 eq), potassium; acetate (31.30 mg, 318.92μmol, 3 eq) at 20° C. Added Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (7.46 mg, 10.63 μmol, 0.1 eq)at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. One additionalvial was set up as described above, all two reaction mixtures werecombined for work-up. LCMS showed complete consumption of the startingmaterial and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue wastriturated with petroleum ether to give1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(130 mg) as a yellow solid (used without further purification).

Step 2: Preparation of6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 96.64 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL) was added6-bromopyridine-3-carbonitrile (26.70 mg, 145.92 μmol, 1.51 eq), K₂CO₃(26.71 mg, 193.27 μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C. Added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (11.17 mg, 9.66μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂, the mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue wasdissolved in DMF and filtered. The filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 min) to produce6-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(18 mg, 35.74 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.71 (br d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 9.41 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 9.04-8.95 (m, 2H), 8.75 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (dd, J=2.1, 8.3 Hz,1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=5.4, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.06-6.95 (m,2H), 5.82 (s, 2H), 4.55-4.38 (m, 1H), 2.60-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.13-2.06 (m,2H), 2.04-1.96 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.82 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z494.1 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.178 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 70—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 70)

Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (50 mg, 132.57 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (100.81 mg,265.14 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (51.40 mg, 397.70 μmol, 69.27 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. Added pyridin-2-amine(13.72 mg, 145.83 μmol, 1.1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at20° C. for 0.5 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the startingmaterial and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 bmin) to produce6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(pyridin-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(15.2 mg, 32.29 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=12.30 (br s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=2.2Hz, 1H), 8.42 (dd, J=1.0, 4.7 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.80-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=5.4, 8.3 Hz, 2H),7.13-7.07 (m, 1H), 6.97 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.78 (s, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 453.0, 455.0 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.856 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 71—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(p-tolyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 71)

Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(p-tolyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (80 mg, 212.11 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (2 mL) was added HATU (161.30 mg,424.22 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (82.24 mg, 636.33 μmol, 110.84 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. Added 4-methylaniline(25.00 mg, 233.32 μmol, 25.69 μL, 1.1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 bmin) to yield6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(p-tolyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(14 mg, 29.90 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=11.74 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (dd,J=5.5, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.19 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 6.99 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 5.79(s, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 465.9, 467.9 [M+H]⁺,Rt: 3.231 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 72—Synthesis of6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 72)

Step 1: 2-amino-5-bromo-N-methoxy-N-methylnicotinamide

To a solution of 2-amino-5-bromo-pyridine-3-carboxylic acid (10 g, 46.08mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (100 mL) was added HBTU (24.46 g, 64.51 mmol, 1.4 eq)and HOBT (8.72 g, 64.51 mmol, 1.4 eq) at 0° C. A solution ofN-methoxymethanamine; hydrochloride (4.94 g, 50.69 mmol, 1.1 eq) andDIEA (11.91 g, 92.16 mmol, 16 mL, 2 eq) in DMF (20 mL) was added intothe mixture at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 5 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak. The reaction mixture was poured into water (200 mL), extractedwith ethyl acetate (3×300 mL), separated, the organic layer was washedwith brine (200 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated.

The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=50:1 to 1:1) to produce2-amino-5-bromo-N-methoxy-N-methylnicotinamide (11 g, 42.29 mmol) as ayellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.16 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 5.66 (br s, 2H), 3.57 (s, 3H), 2.80 (s, 3H). LCMS for product(ESI+): m/z 260.0, 262.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.758 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 2: 1-(2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one

To a solution of2-amino-5-bromo-N-methoxy-N-methyl-pyridine-3-carboxamide (10 g, 38.45mmol, 1 eq) in THF (150 mL) was added bromo(methyl)magnesium (3 M, 51.3mL, 4 eq) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak. The mixture was poured into saturated NH₄Cl (500 mL),extracted with ethyl acetate (3×300 mL), separated, the organic layerwas washed with brine (300 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated.

The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (Petroleumether/Ethyl acetate=100:1 to 1:1) to produce1-(2-amino-5-bromopyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one (5 g, 23.25 mmol) as a yellowsolid

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.26 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 2.57 (s, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 215.0, 217.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt:0.957 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 3: ethyl 3-((3-acetyl-5-bromopyridin-2-yl)amino)-3-oxopropanoate

To a mixture of 1-(2-amino-5-bromo-3-pyridyl) ethanone (3.5 g, 16.28mmol, 1 eq) in DCM (35 mL) was added DIEA (5.26 g, 40.69 mmol, 7.1 mL,2.5 eq) at 0° C. A solution of ethyl 3-chloro-3-oxo-propanoate (6.13 g,40.69 mmol, 5.11 mL, 2.5 eq) in DCM (35 mL) was added into the mixtureat 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 h. LCMS showedformation of a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated to yield ethyl3-((3-acetyl-5-bromopyridin-2-yl)amino)-3-oxopropanoate (5.3 g, 16.10mmol) as a red oil (used without further purification).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 329.0, 330.9 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.929 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 4: ethyl6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl3-[(3-acetyl-5-bromo-2-pyridyl)amino]-3-oxo-propanoate (5 g, 15.19 mmol,1 eq) in MeOH (50 mL) was added Na₂CO₃ (1.26 g, 15.19 mmol, 1 eq). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was poured into saturated NH₄Cl (100 mL). The mixture wasfiltered, and solid was washed with water and air-dried to produce ethyl6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (2.7g, 8.68 mmol) as a gray solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.67 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 4.31 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 311.0, 313.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.158 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 5:6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (2 g, 6.43mmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (20 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 10 mL, 3.11 eq) at 25°C. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 24 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was poured into HCl (200 mL, 2 M), the mixture was filtered,and the solid was air-dried to produce6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(1.4 g, 4.95 mmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.57 (br s, 1H), 8.67 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),8.46 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 2.44 (s, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z282.9, 284.9 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.791 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Step 6:6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid (1.2 g,4.24 mmol, 1 eq) in DCM (15 mL) was added oxalyl chloride (1.08 g, 8.48mmol, 742.17 μL, 2 eq) and DMF (309.84 mg, 4.24 mmol, 326.14 μL, 1 eq).The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h. A solution of4-methylcyclohexanamine (1.5 g, 13.25 mmol, 1.75 mL, 3.13 eq) and TEA(5.15 g, 50.87 mmol, 7.1 mL, 12 eq) in DCM (10 mL) was added into themixture at 0° C., the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 3 h. TLC showedstarting material was consumed and a new spot was formed.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was triturated in HCl (30mL, 0.5 M) for 1 h, then triturated in petroleum ether (15 mL), then themixture was filtered and the solid was air-dried to produce6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(1.4 g, 3.70 mmol) as a gray solid (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.34 (br s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 8.41 (s,1H), 8.30-8.14 (m, 1H), 4.13-3.54 (m, 1H), 2.34 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 3H),1.93-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.55 (br dd, J=3.1, 10.1 Hz, 1H),1.51-1.41 (m, 2H), 1.35-1.28 (m, 1H), 1.25-1.16 (m, 1H), 1.07-0.94 (m,1H), 0.87 (br dd, J=2.2, 6.1 Hz, 3H).

Step 7: Preparation of6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(400 mg, 1.06 mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (5 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (2.07 g, 6.34mmol, 6 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h.4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (316.43 mg, 2.11 mmol, 2 eq) was added tothe mixture at 50° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 11 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was poured into NH₄Cl (200 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×50 mL), separated, the organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to produce6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(300 mg, 610.48 μmol) as a brown oil (used without furtherpurification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.63 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (dd, J=2.2, 4.7Hz, 1H), 7.42-6.81 (m, 1H), 4.86-4.47 (m, 2H), 4.35-3.83 (m, 1H),3.78-3.52 (m, 4H), 2.95-2.29 (m, 9H), 2.21-2.08 (m, 1H), 1.94-1.64 (m,5H), 1.34-1.21 (m, 2H), 1.19-1.06 (m, 1H), 0.94 (dd, J=6.5, 10.8 Hz,3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 491.1, 493.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.935 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 73—Synthesis of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 73)

Preparation of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (56.24 mg, 370.08 μmol, 2eq) in dioxane (0.8 mL) and water (0.2 mL) was added Pd(OAc)₂ (4.15 mg,18.50 μmol, 0.1 eq), Na₂CO₃ (30.72 mg, 370.08 μmol, 2 eq) and6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(90.93 mg, 185.04 μmol, 1 eq) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 100°C. for 4 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak.

The mixture was poured into NH₄Cl (10 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×5 mL), separated, the organic layer was washed with brine (5 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*30 mm*10 μm; mobile phase:[water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 37%-60%, 10 min) to produce6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(40.5 mg, 77.31 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.79 (br s, 1H), 8.25-8.13 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.40(m, 3H), 7.04 (br d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.35-3.81(m, 4H), 3.69 (br s, 4H), 2.84-2.48 (m, 9H), 2.14 (br d, J=9.9 Hz, 1H),1.92-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.75 (m, 1H), 1.70-1.46 (m, 3H), 1.27 (br t,J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 1.19-1.01 (m, 1H), 0.93 (br dd, J=6.5, 12.0 Hz, 3H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 519.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.065 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 min, 95-100% B in 0.8 min, 100-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 min (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 mM NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN. Thecolumn used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, 5μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Example 74—Synthesis of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 74)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (600 mg, 1.93mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (6 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (3.14 g, 9.64 mmol, 5 eq) at25° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h.4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (577.06 mg, 3.86 mmol, 2 eq) was added intothe mixture at 50° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 11 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was poured into NH₄Cl (100 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×50 mL), separated, the organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄ (50 g) and concentrated. The residue was purified byprep-TLC (SiO2, ethyl acetate) to produce ethyl6-bromo-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(550 mg, 1.30 mmol) as a colorless oil.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.63 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 4.67-4.57 (m, 2H), 4.45 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.75-3.58 (m, 4H),2.74-2.64 (m, 2H), 2.59 (br s, 4H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.41 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 424.1, 426.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.988 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 2: Preparation of ethyl6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(550 mg, 1.30 mmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (5 mL) and water (1 mL) was added(4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (393.96 mg, 2.59 mmol, 2 eq), Na₂CO₃(274.79 mg, 2.59 mmol, 2 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (105.86 mg, 129.63μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak.

The mixture was poured into NH₄Cl (100 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×50 mL), separated, the organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄ (30 g) and concentrated to produce ethyl6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(550 mg, 1.22 mmol) as a brown oil.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 452.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.233 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 3: Preparation of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(500 mg, 1.11 mmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (3.5 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 1.4 mL,2.53 eq) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was poured into HCl (2 mL, 2 N), washed with ethyl acetate(3×5 mL), separated, and the aqueous layer was lyophilized to yield6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (250 mg, 590.37 μmol) as an orange solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.89 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=1.8 Hz,1H), 7.79 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.54 (br t,J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.54 (br s, 4H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.46 (br s,6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 424.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.374 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 4: Preparation of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (70 mg, 165.30 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (94.28 mg,247.96 μmol, 1.5 eq), DIEA (42.73 mg, 330.61 μmol, 57 μL, 2 eq) andspiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (26.85 mg, 181.84 μmol, 1.1 eq, HCl). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 35%-65%, 3 min) to produce6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(20.0 mg, 47.18 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.80 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=2.1 Hz,1H), 7.66-7.50 (m, 3H), 7.05 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.72 (br t, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 4.52-4.32 (m, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.70 (br t, J=4.3 Hz, 4H),2.88-2.69 (m, 5H), 2.63 (br s, 4H), 2.58-2.48 (m, 2H), 2.09 (br t, J=7.3Hz, 2H), 2.02-1.92 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.79 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+):m/z 517.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.007 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Example 75—Synthesis ofN-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 75)

Preparation ofN-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (70 mg, 165.30 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (94.28 mg,247.96 μmol, 1.5 eq), DIEA (42.73 mg, 330.61 μmol, 57 μL, 2 eq) and1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (25.31 mg, 181.84 pima 23.87 μL, 1.1 eq).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 35%-65%, 3 min) to produceN-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(24.4 mg, 44.76 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.81 (br s, 1H), 8.23 (br s, 1H), 8.07 (br d,J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (br d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.49-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.05 (br d,J=5.0 Hz, 4H), 5.30 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (br t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H),3.89 (s, 3H), 3.69 (br s, 4H), 2.74 (br s, 5H), 2.63 (br s, 4H), 1.61(br d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 545.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt:1.000 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Example 76—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 76)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (90 mg, 289.27μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) as added Cs₂CO₃ (282.75 mg, 867.80 μmol, 3 eq)at 20° C. for 1 h, and then 1-(bromomethyl)-4-fluoro-benzene (65.61 mg,347.12 mmol, 42.89 μL, 1.2 eq) was added dropwise at 50° C. The mixturewas stirred at 50° C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak. The reaction mixture waspoured into water (10 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with ethylacetate (3×5 mL).

The combined organic phase was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated to produce ethyl6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(110 mg, 262.38 μmol) as a red oil (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.67 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 7.51 (dd, J=5.5, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.94 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.64 (s, 2H),4.47 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.42 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

Step 2: Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(110 mg, 262.38 μmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (1 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 0.26 mL,2 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 12 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak. The reaction mixture was poured into water (20 mL). The aqueousphase was extracted with ethyl acetate (3×10 mL).

The combined organic phase was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated. The residue was purified by prep-TLC (petroleumether/ethyl acetate, 3:1) to produce6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (21 mg, 53.68 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.83 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 7.52 (dd, J=5.5, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 5.78 (s, 2H),3.08 (s, 3H).

Step 3: Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-methyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (21 mg, 53.68 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (8.72 mg,59.05 μmol, 1.1 eq, HCl) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added HATU (40.82 mg,107.36 μmol, 2 eq) and DIPEA (20.81 mg, 161.05 μmol, 28.05 μL, 3 eq) at20° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*30 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water(10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 45%-70%, 10 min) to produce6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.3 mg, 15.03 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.75 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (d, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 8.51 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=5.8, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.10 (t,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.52 (s, 2H), 4.20-4.11 (m, 1H), 2.36-2.31 (m, 5H), 2.02(t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 1.93-1.85 (m, 4H), 1.82-1.75 (m, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI−): m/z 484.2, 486.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.323 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 77—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 77)

Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 132.89 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile (31.26 mg,159.47 μmol, 1.2 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (55.10 mg, 398.67μmol, 3 eq) in one portion at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 2 h. LC-MS showed Reactant 1 was consumed completely and one mainpeak with desired m/z. LCMS showed complete consumption of the startingmaterial and formation of a new peak. The mixture was filtered and theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 8 min)to produce6-bromo-1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(15.8 mg, 31.74 mol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 5=8.63 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 7.61-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.34 (br d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H),5.73 (s, 2H), 4.42 (sxt, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.59-2.49 (m, 2H),2.09 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.01-1.92 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.82 (m, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 491.1, 493.1 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.716 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 78—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(3-cyanobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 78)

Preparation of6-bromo-1-(3-cyanobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-bromo-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 132.89 μmol, 1 eq) and 3-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile (31.26 mg,159.47 μmol, 1.2 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (55.10 mg, 398.67μmol, 3 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 8 min) to produce6-bromo-1-(3-cyanobenzyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(8.6 mg, 17.36 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.66 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 7.78-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.53 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.34(br d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 5.70 (s, 2H), 4.43 (sxt, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 2.59-2.50(m, 2H), 2.09 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.01-1.93 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.81 (m, 2H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 491.1, 493.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.730 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 79—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 79)

Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(400 mg, 1.06 mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (4 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (2.07 g, 6.34mmol, 6 eq). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h,1-(bromomethyl)-4-fluoro-benzene (199.89 mg, 1.06 mmol, 130.65 μL, 1 eq)was added into the mixture at 50° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C.for 0.5 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak. The mixture was poured into NH₄Cl (50 mL),extracted with ethyl acetate (3×30 mL), the organic layer was washedwith brine (30 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ (30 g) and concentrated.

The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (NH₄CO₃ column: Waters Xbridge BEHC18 100*30 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %:50%-75%, 10 min) to produce the desired product6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(28.5 mg, 58.60 μmol) as a white solid and6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(300 mg, 616.81 μmol) as a brown solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.75 (dd, J=1.2, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.58-8.44 (m,1H), 8.32-8.15 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.05 (m, 2H), 5.53 (d,J=3.6 Hz, 2H), 4.08-3.57 (m, 1H), 2.38 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 3H), 1.96-1.81 (m,1H), 1.74-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.34 (m, 3H), 1.33-1.19 (m, 2H), 1.15-0.95(m, 1H), 0.87 (dd, J=1.9, 6.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z486.1, 488.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.235 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 80—Synthesis of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 80)

Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (56.24 mg, 370.08 μmol, 2eq) in dioxane (0.8 mL) and water (0.2 mL) was added Pd(OAc)₂ (4.15 mg,18.50 μmol, 0.1 eq) and Na₂CO₃ (19.61 mg, 185.04 μmol, 1 eq) and6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(90 mg, 185.04 μmol, 1 eq) at 25° C. The mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 4 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak.

The mixture was poured into NH₄Cl (10 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×5 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine (3 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ (5 g) and concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*30 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 47%-70%, 10 min) to produce1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-N-(4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(32 mg, 62.31 mot) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.82 (br s, 1H), 8.21 (br s, 1H), 7.57-7.41(m, 4.5H), 7.04-6.9 (m, 4.5H), 5.74 (br d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.35-3.75 (m,4H), 2.72 (br d, J=5.5 Hz, 3H), 2.14 (br d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 1.92-1.64(m, 4H), 1.55-1.19 (m, 3H), 1.18-1.03 (m, 1H), 0.93 (br dd, J=6.4, 13.4Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 514.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.500 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column used for thechromatography is a Chromolith Flash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 81—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 81)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(300 mg, 1.01 mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (2 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (921.19 mg,2.83 mmol, 2.8 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h, thenadded 1-(bromomethyl)-4-fluoro-benzene (381.73 mg, 2.02 mmol, 249.50 μL,2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak. Thereaction mixture was poured into water (10 mL), extracted with ethylacetate (3×10 mL).

The organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated to yield ethyl6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(300 mg) as a yellow solid (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.72 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.09 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=5.6, 8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.95 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H),5.68 (s, 2H), 4.52-4.36 (m, 2H), 1.42 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 405.1, 406.9 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.492 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Step 2: Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(270 mg, 666.31 μmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (2 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 666.31μL, 2 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak. The mixture was poured into water (10 mL) and extracted withethyl acetate (3×10 mL).

The combined organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL), dried withanhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated in vacuum to produce6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (240 mg) as a yellow solid (used without further purification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=14.03-13.68 (m, 1H), 8.93 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),8.84-8.79 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.15-7.08 (m, 2H), 5.64 (s, 2H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 377.0, 379.0 [M+H]+, Rt: 1.390 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Step 3: Preparation of6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (80 mg, 212.11 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (161.30 mg,424.22 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (82.24 mg, 636.33 μmol, 110.84 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. Addedspiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (31.32 mg, 212.11 mmol, 1 eq, HCl) at 20° C.,the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters X bridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water(10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 8 min) to produce6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10.9 mg) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.72 (br d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.73(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J=5.5, 8.4 Hz, 2H),6.98 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.73 (s, 2H), 4.51-4.37 (m, 1H), 2.57-2.46 (m,2H), 2.09 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 4H), 1.90-1.81 (m, 2H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 469.9, 471.9 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.235 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 82—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 82)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (40 mg, 106.05 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was addedbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-3-amine (15.22 mg, 127.27 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl), DIEA(82.24 mg, 636.33 μmol, 110.83 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (134.98 mg, 212.11μmol, 126.15 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq).

The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak. Theresulting solid was collected by filtration, triturated 1 methanol (1mL) and filtered to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(14.6 mg, 33.01 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.81 (s, 1H), 8.89-8.82 (m, 3H), 7.33 (dd,J=5.7, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.10 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.63 (s, 2H), 2.55-2.53 (m,1H), 2.11 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 442.1, 444.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt:3.510 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Example 83—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 83)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture ofN-(3-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 113.05 μmol, 1 eq), cyclopropylboronic acid (11.65 mg, 135.66mmol, 1.2 eq), K₂CO₃ (46.87 mg, 339.15 μmol, 3 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (13.06 mg,11.31 μmol, 0.1 eq) in dioxane (0.4 mL) and water (0.1 mL) was degassedand purged with N₂ for 3 times, and then the mixture was stirred at 100°C. for 2 h under N₂. LCMS showed complete consumption of the startingmaterial and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Luna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 7 min) to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.5 mg, 18.59 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD-d₄) δ=8.78 (s, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.95(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=5.5, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 6.98 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),5.76 (s, 2H), 2.50 (s, 1H), 2.20 (s, 6H), 2.13-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.15-1.05(m, 2H), 0.88-0.79 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 404.2 [M+H]⁺,Rt: 3.603 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Example 84—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 84)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution ofN-(3-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-isopropenyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(70 mg, 173.50 μmol, 1 eq) in ethyl acetate (5 mL) was added Pd/C (6.44mg, 5.46 μmol, 10% purity, 3.15e-2 eq). The mixture was stirred under H₂(15 Psi) at 25° C. for 3 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of thestarting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: WatersXbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 10 min) to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(25.4 mg, 62.64 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD-d₄) δ=8.83 (s, 1H), 8.69 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.39 (m, 2H), 6.98 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.77 (s,2H), 3.11 (td, J=6.9, 13.9 Hz, 1H), 2.50 (s, 1H), 2.20 (s, 6H), 1.35 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 406.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.659 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Example 85—Synthesis of(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 85)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

A mixture of 2-isopropenyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(311.02 mg, 1.85 mmol, 1.5 eq), ethyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(500 mg, 1.23 mmol, 1 eq) tricyclohexylphosphane (34.60 mg, 123.39 μmol,40.00 μL, 0.1 eq), K₃PO₄ (916.72 mg, 4.32 mmol, 3.5 eq) and Pd(OAc)₂(27.70 mg, 123.39 μmol, 0.1 eq) in water (0.5 mL) and toluene (5 mL) wasdegassed and purged with N₂ for 3 times, and then the mixture wasstirred at 100° C. for 2 h under N₂. LCMS showed complete consumption ofthe starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was poured into water (100 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×50 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate, 50:1 to 1:1) to produceethyl1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(400 mg, 1.09 mmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.85 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.97 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J=5.6, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.94 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H),5.73 (s, 2H), 5.49 (s, 1H), 5.24 (s, 1H), 4.43 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.22(s, 3H), 1.42 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 367.2[M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.159 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography is a ChromolithFlash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) andevaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 2: Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid

To a solution of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 542.89 μmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (6 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 0.8 mL,3 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was acidified to pH 5 by dropwise addition of 2 Nhydrochloric acid dropwise at 0° C., the mixture was filtered, and theresulting solid was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Gemini-NXC18 75*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %:1%-40%, 12 min) to produce1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (100 mg, 293.82 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=14.33 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J=5.5, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 6.99 (t,J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 5.82 (s, 2H), 3.12 (td, J=6.9, 13.9 Hz, 1H), 1.37 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 341.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.046 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 min, 95-100% B in 0.8 min, 100-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 min (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 mM NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN. Thecolumn used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, 5μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 3: Preparation of(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (50 mg, 146.91 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (56.96mg, 440.73 μmol, 76.76 μL, 3 eq) and 4-[(1R)-1-aminoethyl]benzonitrile(32.20 mg, 176.29 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) at 0° C. T3P (186.97 mg, 293.82μmol, 174.74 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq) was added into the mixture at 0° C.The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge Prep OBD C18 150*40 mm*10 μm; mobile phase:[water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 55%-85%, 8 min) to produce(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(26.0 mg, 55.49 μmol as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.25 (br d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 8.64(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H),7.55-7.44 (m, 4H), 6.99 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 5.87-5.71 (m, 2H), 5.32 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.08 (td, J=6.9, 13.9 Hz, 1H), 1.62 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H),1.35 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 469.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt:3.447 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Example 86—Synthesis ofN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 86)

Preparation ofN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (50 mg, 146.91 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (56.96mg, 440.73 μmol, 76.76 μL, 3 eq) and 4-(1-aminocyclopropyl)benzonitrile(34.32 mg, 176.29 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) at 0° C. T3P (186.97 mg, 293.82μmol, 174.74 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq) was added into the mixture at 0° C.The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge Prep OBD C18 150*40 mm*10 μm; mobile phase:[water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-70%, 8 min) to produceN-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(33.0 mg, 68.67 μmol as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.40 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (dd,J=5.5, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.35 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.99 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 5.79(s, 2H), 3.09 (td, J=6.9, 13.9 Hz, 1H), 1.53-1.47 (m, 2H), 1.46-1.40 (m,2H), 1.36 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 481.3 [M+H]⁺,Rt: 3.458 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Example 87—Synthesis of(R)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 87)

Preparation of(R)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (80 mg, 212.11 u mol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (161.30mg, 424.22 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (82.24 mg, 636.33 μmol, 110.84 μL, 3 eq) at20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. Added(1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (29.52 mg, 212.11 μmol, 1 eq) at 20°C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters X bridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 8 min) to produce(R)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(18.7 mg, 37.53 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.02 (br d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.74(d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.35(m, 2H), 7.10-6.93 (m, 4H), 5.73 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 2H), 5.37-5.23 (m, 1H),1.61 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 497.9, 499.9[M+H]+, Rt: 3.094 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (Sum particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 88—Synthesis of(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 88)

Preparation of(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of 2-isopropenyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(35.41 mg, 210.71 μmol, 1.5 eq),6-bromo-N-[(1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(70 mg, 140.47 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (2 mL) and water (0.2 mL) wasadded K₃PO₄ (104.36 mg, 491.65 μmol, 3.5 eq), tricyclohexylphosphane(3.94 mg, 14.05 μmol, 4.55 μL, 0.1 eq) at 20° C. Pd(OAc)₂ (3.15 mg,14.05 μmol, 0.1 eq) was added into the mixture under N₂, the mixture wasstirred at 110° C. for 1 h. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 65%-90%, 10 min) to produce(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(14.1 mg, 29.58 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.10 (br d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.87(d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.36(m, 2H), 7.08-6.94 (m, 4H), 5.78 (d, J=4.5 Hz, 2H), 5.50 (s, 1H), 5.31(t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 5.26 (s, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 1.61 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 460.2 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.130 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.4-3.0 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) as well as positive electrosprayionization.

Example 89—Synthesis of(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 89)

Preparation of(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture ofN-[(1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-isopropenyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 108.82 μmol, 1 eq), Pd/C (13.06 mg, 108.82 μmol, 10% purity, 1eq) in EtOH (5 mL) was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h under H₂ (15 psi). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak.

The product was filtered. The filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 65%-90%, 10 min) to produce(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7 mg, 14.26 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 5=10.15 (br d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.62(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (dd, J=5.5, 8.4 Hz, 2H),7.39 (dd, J=5.4, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.10-6.92 (m, 4H), 5.89-5.70 (m, 2H), 5.31(quin, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.07 (td, J=6.9, 13.8 Hz, 1H), 1.61 (s, 3H), 1.35(d, J=7.0 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 462.2 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.146min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.4-3.0 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) as well as positive electrosprayionization.

Example 90—Synthesis of(S)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 90)

Preparation of(S)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (161.30 mg, 424.22 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA(82.24 mg, 636.33 μmol, 110.84 μL, 3 eq) at 20° C., the mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h. Added (1S)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine(29.52 mg, 212.11 μmol, 1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20°C. for 0.5 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak with desired mass. The mixture was filteredand the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column Waters X bridge BEHC18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %:50%-80%, 8 min) to produce(S)-6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(21.4 mg, 42.94 μmol) was obtained as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.13-9.95 (m, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dd, J=5.5, 8.6 Hz, 2H),7.41-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.12-6.93 (m, 4H), 5.73 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 2H), 5.37-5.24(m, 1H), 1.61 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 497.9,499.9 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.092 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 91—Synthesis of(R)-6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 91)

Preparation of(R)-6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

A mixture of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (90 mg, 238.62 μmol, 1 eq), HATU (181.46 mg, 477.25 μmol, 2 eq) andDIEA (92.52 mg, 715.87 μmol, 124.69 μL, 3 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was stirredat 25° C. for 0.5 h, to the mixture was added4-[(1R)-1-aminoethyl]benzonitrile (34.88 mg, 238.62 μmol, 1 eq), themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak withdesired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(HCl condition) to produce(R)-6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(14 mg, 27.70 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.90-9.88 (m, 1H), 8.88-8.82 (m, 3H),7.82-7.80 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.60-7.58 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.35-7.31 (m,2H), 7.13-7.09 (m, 2H), 5.69-5.61 (m, 2H), 5.22-5.14 (m, 1H), 1.51-1.50(d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 504.9, 506.9 [M+H]+, Rt:2.972 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 92—Synthesis of6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 92)

Preparation of6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (50 mg, 132.57 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added DIEA (102.80 mg,795.41 μmol, 138.55 μL, 6 eq), 4-(1-aminocyclopropyl)benzonitrile (51.61mg, 265.14 μmol, 2 eq, HCl) and T3P (168.72 mg, 265.14 μmol, 157.68 μL,50% purity, 2 eq), the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak with desired mass.

The mixture was poured into water (10 mL) and the solid was collected byfiltration and air-dried. The mixture was purified by prep-HPLC (neutralcondition) to produce6-bromo-N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)cyclopropyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(24 mg, 45.42 μmol) was obtained as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.99 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H), 8.82 (br s, 2H),7.73 (br d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 4H), 7.11 (br t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),5.65 (s, 2H), 1.41 (br d, J=7.6 Hz, 4H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z517.1, 519.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.403 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 93—Synthesis of6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 93)

Preparation of6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(100 mg, 212.62 μmol, 1 eq), cyclopropylboronic acid (23.74 mg, 276.40μmol, 1.3 eq) in toluene (2 mL), H₂O (0.15 mL) was added K₃PO₄ (157.96mg, 744.15 μmol, 3.5 eq) and tricyclohexylphosphane (5.96 mg, 21.26μmol, 6.89 μL, 0.1 eq) at 20° C. Added Pd(OAc)₂ (4.77 mg, 21.26 μmol,0.1 eq) under N₂, the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 10 min) to produce6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(25.6 mg, 59.09 μmol) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.82(br d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.54 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J=5.4, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.03-6.86 (m, 2H), 5.76 (s,2H), 4.45 (sxt, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.51 (ddd, J=2.9, 7.6, 9.2 Hz, 2H), 2.09(t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 5H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.14-1.05 (m,2H), 0.83-0.75 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 432.2 [M+H]+, Rt:3.211 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 94—Synthesis of(R)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 94)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 493.56 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (204.64 mg, 1.48 mmol, 3 eq) andcyclopropylboronic acid (63.59 mg, 740.34 μmol, 1.5 eq) in dioxane (2mL) and H₂O (0.2 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (57.03 mg, 49.36 μmol, 0.1 eq)under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. The reaction mixture was poured into water (20mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×5 mL).

The combined organic phase was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuum to produce ethyl6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(170 mg, 463.99 μmol) as a yellow solid (used without furtherpurification).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.85 (s, 1H), 8.67 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d,J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (br d, J=3.4 Hz, 2H), 7.01-6.96 (m, 2H), 5.81 (s,2H), 3.72 (s, 2H), 1.30-1.24 (m, 1H), 1.21-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.87-0.79 (m,2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 367.2, 339.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.128/1.249min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a mixture of ethyl6-cyclopropyl-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(170 mg, 463.99 μmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (2 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 2.32 mL,10 eq). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak withdesired mass. The reaction mixture was poured into water (20 mL) andextracted with ethyl acetate (3×5 mL).

The combined organic phase was dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated in vacuum to produce6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (150 mg, 443.35 μmol) that was used without further purification.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 339.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.188 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 3: Preparation of(R)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-cyclopropyl-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (35 mg, 103.45 μmol, 1 eq), DIEA (80.22 mg, 620.69 μmol, 108.11 μL,6 eq) and (1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (17.28 mg, 124.14 μmol, 1.2eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added T3P (131.66 mg, 206.90 μmol, 123.05 μL, 50%purity, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 min) to produce(R)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(26.5 mg, 57.67 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.14 (br d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.54(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.33 (m, 4H), 7.10-6.90(m, 4H), 5.82-5.71 (m, 2H), 5.30 (quin, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 2.06-1.96 (m,1H), 1.60 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.14-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.82-0.75 (m, 2H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 460.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.521 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 95—Synthesis of(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 95)

Preparation of(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of6-cyclopropyl-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (35 mg, 103.45 μmol, 1 eq), DIEA (80.22 mg, 620.69 μmol, 108.11 μL,6 eq) and 4-[(1R)-1-aminoethyl]benzonitrile (22.67 mg, 124.14 μmol, 1.2eq, HCl) in DMF (1 mL) was added T3P (131.66 mg, 206.90 μmol, 123.05 μL,50% purity, 2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 8 min) to produce(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(20.2 mg, 43.30 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.25 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.56(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.59 (m, 3H), 7.54-7.41 (m, 4H), 6.98 (t, J=8.7Hz, 2H), 5.85-5.72 (m, 2H), 5.31 (quin, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 2.07-1.96 (m,1H), 1.62 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.15-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.83-0.75 (m, 2H). LCMSfor product (ESI−): m/z 467.2 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.420 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 96—Synthesis of6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 96)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (0.5 g, 1.68mmol, 1 eq) and 3-(chloromethyl)pyridine (414 mg, 2.52 mmol, 1.5 eq,HCl) were dissolved in DMF (20 mL). Cs₂CO₃ (1.64 g, 5.05 mmol, 3.0 eq)was added into the reaction solution. The solution was stirred at 50° C.for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass. Water (50 mL) and ethylacetate (50 mL) were added and the mixture was stirred for 5 min.

The two phases were separated, and the aqueous phase was extracted withethyl acetate (3×20 mL). The combined organic phase was washed withbrine (50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated toproduce ethyl6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(0.4 g, 1.03 mmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) 8=8.74 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.40 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H),7.11-7.13 (m, 1H), 5.64 (s, 2H), 4.35 (q, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.34 (t, J=7.1Hz, 3H).

Step 2: Preparation of6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

Ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(3-pyridylmethyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(400 mg, 1.03 mmol, 1 eq) was dissolved in THF (5 mL), MeOH (5 mL) andH₂O (5 mL). LiOH.H₂O (173 mg, 4.12 mmol, 4.0 eq) was added into thereaction solution, the solution was stirred at 30° C. for 2 h. LCMSshowed complete consumption of the starting material and formation of anew peak with desired mass. The pH of the reaction mixture was adjustedto 5-6 by dropwise addition of 6 N HCl.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to produce6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (300 mg, 832.96 μmol) as a red oil (used in next step withoutpurification).

LCMS (ESI+): m/z 359.9, 361.9 (M+H)+, Rt: 0.934 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography is a ChromolithFlash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) andevaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 3: Preparation of6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(3-pyridylmethyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(80 mg, 222 mol, 1.0 eq), spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (32.8 mg, 222 μmol,1.0 eq, HCl), EDCI (85.2 mg, 444 mol, 2.0 eq), HOBt (60.0 mg, 444 mmol,2.0 eq) were dissolved in DMF (10 mL). The solution was stirred at 30°C. for 15 min. Then TEA (112.38 mg, 1.11 mmol, 154.58 μL, 5.0 eq) wasadded into the reaction solution. The solution was stirred at 30° C. for12 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (Column Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm;mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)—CH₃CN]; B %: 40%-70%, 8 min) toproduce the desired product (17.5 mg, 38.6 μmol) as a white solid.

The mixture was concentrated and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column Phenomenex Luna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 7 min) to produceN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclopropyl-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.5 mg, 18.59 μmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=8.83-8.81 (m, 2H), 8.69 (s, 1H), 8.56(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (dd, J=1.5, 4.9 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=1.7, 8.1Hz, 1H), 7.36 (dd, J=4.9, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 5.83 (s, 2H), 4.34 (t, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 2.54-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.14-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.97 (m, 4H), 1.91-1.89(m, 2H). LCMS (ESI+): m/z 453.1, 455.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.235 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 97—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 97)

Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (9.26 mg, 66.2 μmol, 1.5 eq),6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(3-pyridylmethyl)-N-spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(20 mg, 44.1 μmol, 1.0 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (5.10 mg, 4.41 μmol, 0.1 eq) andK₂CO₃ (12.2 mg, 88.2 μmol, 2.0 eq) were dissolved in dioxane (2 mL) andH₂O (0.5 mL). The suspension was stirred at 80° C. for 2 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass.

The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by prep-HPLC. (Column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 μm; mobilephase: [water (0.04% HCl)−CH₃C_(1\1)]; B %: 30%-60%, 10 min) to produce6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(20 mg, 39.6 μmol, HCl) as a white solid (used in next step withoutpurification).

(400 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ=9.06-9.00 (m, 2H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.74-8.65 (m,2H), 8.61 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=5.6, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd,J=5.1, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.27 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.02 (s, 2H), 4.36 (t, J=8.1Hz, 1H), 2.52 (ddd, J=2.7, 7.5, 9.4 Hz, 2H), 2.13 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H),2.05-1.96 (m, 4H), 1.92-1.83 (m, 2H). LCMS (ESI+): m/z 469.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt:2.445 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% trifluoroacetic acid in water, mobilephase B was 0.018% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile. The column usedfor chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 um particles).Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering(ELSD) detection as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 98—Synthesis of6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 98)

Preparation of6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

6-bromo-2-oxo-1-(3-pyridylmethyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(50.00 mg, 138.83 μmol, 1.0 eq) 1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (19.32 mg,138.83 μmol, 18.23 td 1 eq), EDCI (53.23 mg, 277.66 μmol, 2.0 eq), HOBt(37.52 mg, 277.66 μmol, 2.0 eq) were dissolved in DMF (2 mL). Thesolution was stirred at 30° C. for 15 min, then TEA (70.24 mg, 694.15μmol, 96.62 μL, 5.0 eq) was added into the reaction solution. Thesolution was stirred at 30° C. for 12 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak withdesired mass.

The mixture was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna C18200*40 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %:40%-70%, 10 min) to produce6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.5 mg, 15.43 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=9.97-9.98 (d, 1H), 8.81 (s, 2H), 8.74-8.75 (d,1H), 8.50-8.51 (d, 1H), 8.18-8.19 (d, 1H), 7.79-7.81 (d, 1H), 7.36-7.40(m, 2H), 7.24-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.02-7.06 (t, 2H), 5.77 (d, 2H), 5.27-5.31(m, 1H), 1.57-1.62 (d, 3H). LCMS (ESI+): m/z 481.1, 483.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt:2.176 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 um particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization.

Example 99—Synthesis of6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 99)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(150 mg, 504.87 μmol, 1 eq) in DCM (3 mL) was added(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methanol (77.01 mg, 605.85 μmol, 1.2 eq) and PPh₃(198.63 mg, 757.31 μmol, 1.5 eq) and DIAD (153.13 mg, 757.31 μmol,147.24 μL, 1.5 eq) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-TLC(Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate, 2:1) to produce ethyl6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 492.36 μmol) as a yellow solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 406.0, 408.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.209 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Step 2: Preparation of6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-1-[(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 492.36 μmot, 1 eq) in DMSO (2 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 0.8 mL,32.50 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. The pH of the reaction mixture was adjusted to 5dropwise addition of 2 N hydrochloric acid at 0° C.

The mixture was filtered, and the resulting solid was collected byfiltration and air-dried to produce6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (70 mg, 185.11 μmol) as a pink solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=13.77 (br d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (s, 1H),8.85-8.79 (m, 2H), 8.38 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.52 (m, 2H), 5.78 (s,2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 377.9, 379.9 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.864 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Step 3: Preparation of6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-1-[(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (50 mg, 132.22 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added HATU (80.44mg, 211.55 μmol, 1.6 eq) and DIEA (51.27 mg, 396.67 μmol, 69.09 μL, 3eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 h, a solution ofspiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (21.47 mg, 145.44 μmol, 1.1 eq, HCl) and DIEA(25.63 mg, 198.33 mmol, 34.55 μL, 1.5 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added intothe mixture at 50° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1.5 h. HATU(50.27 mg, 132.22 μmol, 1 eq) was added into the mixture at 50° C., themixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The resulting solid was collected by filtration and washed with water(10 mL) to produce6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(6 mg, 12.46 mmol) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.56 (br d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H),8.83 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H),7.66 (dt, J=2.9, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J=4.2, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.77 (s,2H), 4.35-4.19 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.37 (m, 2H), 2.03 (br t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H),1.97-1.86 (m, 4H), 1.79 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z471.1, 473.1 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.910 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min, 100-0% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography was a 2.0×50 mmphenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 100—Synthesis of(R)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 100)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

A mixture of 2-isopropenyl-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane(337.91 mg, 2.01 mmol, 5 eq), ethyl6-bromo-1-[(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(163.37 mg, 402.18 μmol, 1 eq), K₂CO₃ (166.75 mg, 1.21 mmol, 3 eq) andPd(PPh₃)₄ (46.47 mg, 40.22 μmol, 0.1 eq) in water (0.2 mL) and dioxane(2 mL) was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumptionof the starting material and formation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was poured into water (50 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×30 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine (10 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated to produce ethyl1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(140 mg, 381.08 μmol) as a white solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 368.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.743 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 0.7 min, 95-95% B in 0.45 min, 95-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.44 min (1.5 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography is a ChromolithFlash RP-18e 25-2 mm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) andevaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 2: Preparation of1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a solution of ethyl1-[(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methyl]-6-isopropenyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(120 mg, 326.64 μmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (2.5 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 1.6mL, 10 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. The mixture was poured into water (50 mL),extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 mL), separated, the aqueous layer wasacidified to pH 2 by dropwise addition of 2 N hydrochloric acid at 0° C.

The mixture was filtered, the resulting solid was air-dried to produce1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=14.09 (br s, 1H), 8.98(s, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.31 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.31 (m, 2H), 5.99 (s, 2H), 5.53 (s, 1H), 5.31 (s, 1H),2.24 (s, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 340.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.983 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 min, 95-100% B in 0.8 min, 100-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 min (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 mM NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN. Thecolumn used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, 5μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Step 3: Preparation of(R)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of1-[(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methyl]-6-isopropenyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (60 mg, 176.82 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (68.56mg, 530.47 μmol, 92.40 μL, 3 eq) and (1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine(37.27 mg, 212.19 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) at 0° C. T3P (225.05 mg, 353.65μmol, 210.33 μL, 50% purity, 2 eq) was added into the mixture at 0° C.The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak withdesired mass.

The mixture was poured into water (30 mL), extracted with ethyl acetate(3×10 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine (10 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated to produce(R)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-oxo-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(52 mg, 112.93 μmol) as a yellow solid.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 461.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.841 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 4: Preparation of(R)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of Pd/C (6.44 mg, 5.46 μmol, 10% purity, 0.2 eq) in EtOAc(1 mL) was addedN-[(1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-1-[(5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methyl]-6-isopropenyl-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 108.58 μmol, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. under H₂(15 Psi) for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the startingmaterial and formation of a new peak with desired mass. The mixture wasfiltered, and the filtrate was concentrated and the residue was purifiedby prep-HPLC (column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobilephase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 10 min) to produce(R)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(41.0 mg, 88.47 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.07 (br d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.56(d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37(dd, J=5.3, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=4.4, 8.3 Hz,1H), 7.06-6.98 (m, 2H), 5.93 (d, J=3.5 Hz, 2H), 5.31 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),3.06 (td, J=7.1, 13.8 Hz, 1H), 1.58 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.34 (d, J=7.0Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 463.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.324 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5um particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Example 101—Synthesis of(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 101)

Step 1: Preparation of ethyl1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a 8 mL tube equipped was added thyl6-bromo-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 123.39 μmot, 1 eq) and 3-iodooxetane (34.05 mg, 185.09 μmol, 1.5eq), the tube was moved into glove box, photocatalyst4-tert-butyl-2-(4-tert-butyl-2-pyridyl)pyridine (165.59 ug, 6.17e-1μmol, 0.005 eq), dichloronickel; 1,2-dimethoxyethane (135.56 ug, 6.17e-1μmol, 0.005 eq), TTMSS (30.68 mg, 123.39 μmol, 38.07 μL, 1 eq) andNa₂CO₃ (26.16 mg, 246.78 μmol, 2 eq) were added. The tube was sealed inglove box before DME (0.5 mL) was addedbis[3,5-difluoro-2-[5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyl]phenyl]iridium (1+);4-tert-butyl-2-(4-tert-butyl-2-pyridyl)pyridine; hexafluorophosphate(1.38 mg, 1.23 μmol, 0.01 eq) was added as a stock solution in DME (0.5mL). The reaction mixture was moved out from glove box and irradiatedwith a 34 W blue LED lamp at 25° C. for 6 h. Four additional vials wereset up as described above and all five reaction mixture were combined.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass. The mixture was poured into water (20mL). The aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc (2×20 mL).

The combined organic phase was washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography (SiO2,Petroleum ether/Ethyl acetate, 10:1 to 1:1) to produce ethyl1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(110 mg, 287.67 μmol) as a yellow oil.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 383.0 [M+H]+, Rt: 2.012 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), with a hold at 95% B for 0.50 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), 5% B in 3.51 min, with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 2: Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid

To a solution of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(108 mg, 282.44 μmol, 1 eq) in MeOH (1 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 564.88μL, 4 eq). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showedcomplete consumption of the starting material and formation of a newpeak with desired mass. The mixture was pH of the reaction mixture wasadjusted to 6 by dropwise addition of 2 N hydrochloric.

The resulting solid was collected by filtration to produce1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (60 mg, 169.33 μmol) as a brown solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.66 (s, 1H), 8.52 (s, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H),7.35 (br dd, J=6.0, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (br t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 5.63 (s,2H), 4.97 (dd, J=6.0, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 4.69 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 4.40 (quin,J=7.7 Hz, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 355.2 [M+H]+, Rt: 1.031 min.

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm, (2.7 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.20 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min,with a hold at 5% B for 0.40 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Step 3: Preparation of(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (18 mg, 50.80 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-[(1R)-1-aminoethyl]benzonitrile(11.13 mg, 60.96 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added DIEA(39.39 mg, 304.80 μmot, 53.09 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (129.31 mg, 203.20 μmol,120.85 μL, 50% purity, 4 eq) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 2 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material andformation of a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.2 mg, 14.92 μmol) was obtained as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.98 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H),8.76 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H),7.60 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=5.7, 8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.11 (t, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 5.78-5.65 (m, 2H), 5.22 (quin, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 4.97 (dd, J=6.1, 8.3Hz, 2H), 4.70 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.42 (quin, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 1.52 (d,J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 483.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.131 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 min, 95-100% B in 0.8 min, 100-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 min (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 m M NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN.The column used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, 5 μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Example 102—Synthesis of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 102)

Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (18 mg, 50.80 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[3.3]heptan-2-amine (9.00 mg,60.96 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (39.39 mg,304.80 μmol, 53.09 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (129.31 mg, 203.20 μmol, 120.85 μL,50% purity, 4 eq) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(7.5 mg, 16.01 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.67 (br d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.92 (s, 1H),8.75 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.8, 8.3 Hz,2H), 7.10 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.68 (s, 2H), 4.97 (dd, J=6.1, 8.2 Hz, 2H),4.71 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 4.42 (quin, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.33-4.23 (m, 1H),2.42-2.38 (m, 2H), 2.05 (br t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 1.97-1.90 (m, 4H),1.84-1.75 (m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 448.3 [M+H]+, Rt: 3.364min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 mM, 95-100% B in 0.8 mM, 100-5% B in0.01 mM, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 mM (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 mM NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN. Thecolumn used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, 5μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS).

Example 103—Synthesis of(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 103)

Preparation of(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (18 mg, 50.80 μmol, 1 eq) and (1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine(8.48 mg, 60.96 μmol, 1.2 eq) in DMF (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (39.39 mg,304.80 μmol, 53.09 μL, 6 eq) and T3P (129.31 mg, 203.20 μmol, 120.85 μL,50% purity, 4 eq) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h.LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting material and formationof a new peak with desired mass.

The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to produce(R)-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-6-(oxetan-3-yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10 mg, 21.03 μmol) was obtained as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.92 (br d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H),8.75 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=5.8, 8.3 Hz,2H), 7.33 (dd, J=5.7, 8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.10 (t,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.69 (br d, J=4.3 Hz, 2H), 5.17 (quin, J=6.9 Hz, 1H),4.97 (dd, J=6.2, 8.2 Hz, 2H), 4.71 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 4.42 (quin, J=7.5Hz, 1H), 1.50 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 476.3[M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.243 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5-95% B in 1.0 min, 95-100% B in 0.8 min, 100-5% B in0.01 min, and then held at 5% B for 0.24 min (1.0 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 10 mM NH₄HCO₃ in water, mobile phase B was CH₃CN. Thecolumn used for the chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, 5μm column. Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and positiveelectrospray ionization (MS)

Example 104—Synthesis of(R)-6-bromo-1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 104)

Step 1: Preparation of(R)-6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of 6-bromo-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid(500 mg, 1.86 mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (4 mL) was added HATU (847.93 mg, 2.23mmol, 1.2 eq) and DIEA (720.55 mg, 5.58 mmol, 1 mL, 3 eq) at 25° C. Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 h, a solution of(1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (310.36 mg, 2.23 mmol, 1.2 eq) in DMF(1 mL) was added into the mixture at 25° C., the mixture was stirred at25° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed starting material was consumed, desiredproduct was detected. LCMS showed complete consumption of the startingmaterial and formation of a new peak with desired mass. The mixture wasfiltered, and the resulting solid was dried was and triturated with inacetate (10 mL).

The solid was collected by filtration and purified by prep-HPLC (column:Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*30 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 35%-65%, 8 min)(R)-6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(250 mg, 640.69 mol) as a brown solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=13.13-12.92 (m, 1H), 10.00 (br d, J=7.4 Hz,1H), 8.84-8.76 (m, 2H), 8.71 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (dd, J=5.7, 8.3 Hz,2H), 7.17 (br t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.16 (br t, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 1.49 (d,J=6.9 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 390.0

LCMS Method

The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50 mm, (5μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B was HPLCgrade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min(0.01-4.30 min).

Step 2: Preparation(R)-6-bromo-1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-bromo-N-[(1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(130 mg, 333.16 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1.5 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (138.14 mg,999.47 μmol, 3 eq) at 50° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 h,4-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile (130.63 mg, 666.31 μmol, 2 eq) was added,the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h. LCMS showed completeconsumption of the starting material and formation of a new peak withdesired mass.

The resulting solid was collected by filtration and triturated inmethanol/dichloromethane (1:1, 5 mL) to produce(R)-6-bromo-1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(24.4 mg, 47.71 μmol) as a white solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=9.77 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.91 (s, 1H),8.87-8.79 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.48-7.38 (m, 4H), 7.17 (t,J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.73 (br d, J=3.2 Hz, 2H), 5.17 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 1.48(d, J=6.8 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 505.0, 507.1 [M+H]+, Rt:2.915 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min, 100-0% B in0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/min flow rate).Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase B was 0.018%CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography was a 2.0×50 mmphenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 105—Synthesis ofN-(4-fluorobenzyl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 105)

To a solution of6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (70 mg, 170.97 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (130.01 mg,341.94 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (66.29 mg, 512.90 μmol, 89.34 μL, 3 eq) at 20°C. (4-fluorophenyl) methanamine (25.67 mg, 205.16 μmol, 23.34 μL, 1.2eq) was added into the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20°C. for 1 h. LCMS showed complete consumption of the starting materialand formation of a new peak with the desired mass. The mixture wasfiltered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column: WatersXbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 um; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-85%, 8 min) to afford the desired product (30mg, 56.51 μmol) as a light yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 10.18 (br t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.91(d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.37(dd, J=5.5, 8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.10-6.99 (m, 4H), 4.79 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 4.67(d, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.72-3.66 (m, 4H), 2.75 (br t, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 2.63 (br s, 4H).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 517.1 [M+H]^(±), Rt: 2.177 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.4-3.0 min,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 umparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) as well as positiveelectrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Additional Compounds prepared by following or adapting the proceduresdescribed herein include:

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 106)

6-bromo-N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 107)

(R)—N-(1-(4-cyanophenyl)ethyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-6-isopropyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 108)

6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 109)

Example 110—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 110)

Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (54.09mg, 418.49 μmol, 72.89 μL, 4 eq) and3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (16.78 mg, 125.55 μmol, 1.2 eq,HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5 h. The mixture wasconcentrated to give crude product, which was triturated with methanol(2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, the filter cake was dried to givethe desired compound (39.5 mg, 80.20 μmol, 76.65% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.29 (s, 3H), 2.08 (s, 6H), 2.51-2.80 (m, 6H),3.71 (br s, 4H), 4.48-4.79 (m, 2H), 7.21 (br t, J=8.63 Hz, 2H),7.58-7.67 (m, 2H), 8.60 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H),10.46 (br d, J=4.50 Hz, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 493.1 (M+H)⁺,Rt: 2.530 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 111—Synthesis ofN-(3,3-dimethylcyclobutyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 111)

Preparation ofN-(3,3-dimethylcyclobutyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 102.05 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (52.76mg, 408.21 μmol, 71.10 μL, 4 eq) and 3,3-dimethylcyclobutanamine (16.61mg, 122.46 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which wastriturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give the desired compound (31.3 mg, 63.29 μmol,62.02% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.18 (s, 3H), 1.22 (s, 3H), 1.84-1.94 (m, 2H),2.27-2.35 (m, 2H), 2.45-2.69 (m, 4H), 2.72 (br t, J=7.00 Hz, 2H), 3.71(br s, 4H), 4.43-4.58 (m, 1H), 4.63-4.88 (m, 2H), 7.21 (t, J=8.57 Hz,2H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.69, 5.19 Hz, 2H), 8.60 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (d,J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 10.33 (br d, J=6.00 Hz, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+):m/z 495.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.528 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 112—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.3]hexan-5-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 112)

Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-N-(spiro[2.3]hexan-5-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (54.09mg, 418.49 μmol, 72.89 μL, 4 eq) and spiro[2.3]hexan-5-amine (16.78 mg,125.55 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5 h.The mixture was concentrated to give the crude product, which wastriturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give the desired compound (36.5 mg, 74.11 μmol,70.83% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=0.43-0.59 (m, 4H), 2.36-2.48 (m, 4H),2.54-2.78 (m, 6H), 3.72 (br s, 4H), 4.57-4.93 (m, 3H), 7.19-7.24 (m,2H), 7.58-7.68 (m, 2H), 8.60 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.50 Hz,1H), 10.34-10.56 (m, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 493.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt:2.480 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 113—Synthesis of 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,3s)-3-methylcyclobutyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 113)

Preparation of 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,3s)-3-methylcyclobutyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (54.09mg, 418.49 μmol, 72.89 μL, 4 eq) and 3-methylcyclobutanamine (15.27 mg,125.55 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5 h.The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which was trituratedwith methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, the filter cake wasdried to give the desired compound (31.1 mg, 64.27 μmol, 61.43% yield,99.3% purity) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.13 (d, J=6.63 Hz, 3H), 1.61-1.76 (m, 2H),2.06-2.23 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.81 (m, 8H), 3.71 (br s, 4H), 4.20-4.46 (m,1H), 4.69 (br t, J=6.44 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (t, J=8.63 Hz, 2H), 7.58-7.68 (m,2H), 8.60 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 10.13-10.43 (m,1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 481.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.448 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 114—Synthesis of 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1r,3r)-3-methylcyclobutyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 114)

Preparation of 6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1r,3r)-3-methylcyclobutyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (54.09mg, 418.49 μmol, 72.89 μL, 4 eq) and 3-methylcyclobutanamine (15.27 mg,125.55 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5 h.The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which was trituratedwith methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, the filter cake wasdried to give the desired compound (27.9 mg, 58.06 μmol, 55.50% yield,100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.22 (d, J=7.00 Hz, 3H), 2.08-2.18 (m, 2H),2.23-2.34 (m, 2H), 2.40-2.54 (m, 1H), 2.58-2.81 (m, 6H), 3.71 (br s,4H), 4.67 (dq, J=14.66, 7.29 Hz, 3H), 7.17-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.65 (m,2H), 8.60 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 10.40 (br d,J=6.88 Hz, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 481.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.448min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H₂O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 115—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[2.1.1]hexan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 115)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[2.1.1]hexan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (54.09mg, 418.49 μmol, 72.89 μL, 4 eq) and bicyclo[2.1.1]hexan-1-amine (16.78mg, 125.55 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 3h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which wastriturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give the desired compound (30.5 mg, 61.92 μmol,59.19% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.58-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.81 (m, 2H),1.91-2.01 (m, 4H), 2.46 (br s, 1H), 2.53-2.95 (m, 6H), 3.72 (br s, 4H),4.70 (br d, J=1.88 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (t, J=8.57 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (dd, J=8.63,5.13 Hz, 2H), 8.61 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 8.88 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H),10.41-10.66 (m, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 493.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt:2.526 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H₂O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 116—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 116)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (54.09mg, 418.49 μmol, 72.89 μL, 4 eq) and bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-amine (20.30mg, 125.55 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which wastriturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give the desired compound (21.4 mg, 39.34 μmol,37.60% yield, 95.7% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.62-1.66 (m, 1H), 1.69-1.78 (m, 6H),1.96-2.08 (m, 6H), 2.57-2.81 (m, 6H), 3.70 (br s, 4H), 4.55-4.76 (m,2H), 7.19-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.65 (m, 2H), 8.59 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 8.87(d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 10.15 (br s, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 521.2(M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.646 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 117—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 117)

Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (40.56mg, 313.86 μmol, 54.67 μL, 3 eq) and 2-amino-2-methyl-propan-1-ol (11.19mg, 125.54 μmol, 11.98 μL, 1.2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C.for 10 h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which wastriturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give the desired compound (26.3 mg, 51.13 mol,48.87% yield, 94.2% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.47-1.48 (s, 6H), 2.53-2.82 (m, 6H),3.62-3.87 (m, 7H), 4.68 (br d, J=6.50 Hz, 2H), 7.19-7.25 (m, 2H),7.59-7.65 (m, 2H), 8.59 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H),10.59 (br s, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 485.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.241min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 118—Synthesis ofN-(tert-butyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 118)

Preparation ofN-(tert-butyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (40.56mg, 313.86 μmol, 54.67 μL, 3 eq) and 2-methylpropan-2-amine (9.18 mg,125.54 μmol, 13.19 μL, 1.2 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for10 h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which wastriturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give the desired compound (28.2 mg, 58.99 μmol,56.38% yield, 98% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.52 (s, 9H), 2.56-2.78 (m, 6H), 3.71 (br s,4H), 4.68 (br t, J=6.13 Hz, 2H), 7.19-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.65 (m, 2H),8.60 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 10.23-10.40 (m, 1H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 469.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.448 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 119—Synthesis of methyl2-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)-2-methylpropanoate(Compound 119)

Preparation of methyl2-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)-2-methylpropanoate

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (40.56mg, 313.86 μmol, 54.67 μL, 3 eq) and methyl 2-amino-2-methyl-propanoate(19.28 mg, 125.54 μmol, 11.98 μL, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirredat 120° C. for 5 h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product,which was triturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture wasfiltered, the filter cake was dried to give the desired compound (35 mg,68.29 pima 65.27% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.68 (s, 6H) 2.49-2.76 (m, 6H) 3.71 (br s, 4H)3.79 (s, 3H) 4.53-4.86 (m, 2H) 7.19-7.23 (m, 2H) 7.62 (dd, J=8.63, 5.25Hz, 2H) 8.59 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H) 8.89 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H) 10.64 (br s,1H).

Example 120—Synthesis of2-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)-2-methylpropanoicacid (Compound 120)

Preparation of2-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)-2-methylpropanoicacid

To a solution of methyl2-(6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamido)-2-methylpropanoate(30 mg, 58.53 μmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (0.3 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 0.1 mL,3.42 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. The mixture wasfiltered, the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column: PhenomenexLuna 80*30 mm*3 um; mobile phase: [water (0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 10%-50%,8 min) to give the desired compound (8.1 mg, 15.55 μmol, 26.57% yield,95.7% purity, HCl).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.58 (s, 6H), 3.08-3.23 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.54 (m,2H), 3.59-3.75 (m, 4H), 3.90-4.09 (m, 2H), 4.78 (br s, 2H), 7.37 (t,J=8.82 Hz, 2H), 7.84-7.93 (m, 2H), 8.64 (d, J=2.13 Hz, 1H), 9.13 (d,J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 9.59-10.00 (m, 1H), 10.58 (s, 1H), 12.70-13.20 (m, 1H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 499.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.196 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 121—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 121)

Preparation of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-(1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 104.62 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (40.56mg, 313.86 μmol, 54.67 μL, 3 eq) and (1-aminocyclohexyl)methanol (20.80mg, 125.54 μmol, 11.98 μL, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120°C. for 10 h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, whichwas triturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give product, the product was diluted with MeOH(0.5 mL) then added HCl (31.79 mg, 313.86 μmol, 31.16 μL, 36% purity, 3eq), the mixture was blow-dried and lyophilized to give the desiredcompound (17.6 mg, 32.83 μmol, 31.38% yield, 97.3% purity, HCl).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.22-1.54 (m, 3H), 1.55-1.75 (m, 5H), 2.17 (brd, J=12.47 Hz, 2H), 2.96-3.08 (m, 2H), 3.43 (br s, 2H), 3.72-3.92 (m,4H), 3.98-4.08 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.47 (m, 2H), 5.05 (br t, J=6.17 Hz, 2H),7.22 (t, J=8.50 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.56, 5.26 Hz, 2H), 8.64 (s, 1H),8.87 (d, J=1.96 Hz, 1H), 10.28 (br s, 1H), 12.94-13.38 (m, 1H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 525.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.356 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 122—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 122)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 107.92 μmol, 1 eq) and (5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)boronic acid (18.25mg, 129.50 μmol, 1.2 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and H₂O (0.2 mL) was addedK₂CO₃ (44.75 mg, 323.75 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7.90 mg, 10.79μmol, 0.1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h under N₂. Themixture was concentrated and purified by prep-HPLC (HCl condition) togive the desired compound (12 mg, 23.52 μmol, 21.80% yield, 94% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.24 (s, 6H), 2.55 (s, 1H), 3.04 (br s, 2H),3.29-3.50 (m, 2H), 3.63-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.94-4.09 (m, 2H), 4.27-4.47 (m,2H), 5.05 (br s, 2H), 7.47-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.84 (br s, 1H), 8.60 (br s,1H), 8.98 (s, 1H), 9.33 (br s, 1H), 10.21 (br s, 1H), 13.24-13.70 (m,1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 480.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.331 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 123—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 123)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-3-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 107.92 μmol, 1 eq) and 3-pyridylboronic acid (15.92 mg, 129.50μmol, 1.2 eq) in dioxane (0.5 mL) and H₂O (0.1 mL) was added K₂CO₃(44.75 mg, 323.75 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7.90 mg, 10.79 μmol, 0.1eq). The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 h under N₂. The mixturewas filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (HCl condition)to give the desired compound (20 mg, 43.34 μmol, 40.16% yield, 100%purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.18 (s, 6H), 2.56 (s, 1H), 3.12-3.23 (m, 2H),3.50 (br s, 2H), 3.65-3.78 (m, 4H), 4.00 (br d, J=12.76 Hz, 2H), 4.80(br t, J=6.13 Hz, 2H), 7.80 (dd, J=8.00, 5.25 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (br d,J=8.00 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (dd, J=5.07, 1.19 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H),9.25 (dd, J=7.38, 2.00 Hz, 2H), 10.45 (br s, 1H), 10.51-10.68 (m, 1H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 462.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 1.904 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 124—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 124)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 107.92 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-pyridylboronic acid (15.92 mg, 129.50μmol, 1.2 eq) in dioxane (0.5 mL) and H₂O (0.1 mL) was added K₂CO₃(44.75 mg, 323.75 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (7.90 mg, 10.79 μmol, 0.1eq). The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h under N₂. The mixturewas filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (HCl condition)to give the desired compound (30 mg, 65.00 μmol, 60.24% yield, 100%purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.19 (s, 6H), 2.56 (s, 1H), 3.17 (br s, 2H),3.45-3.54 (m, 2H), 3.67 (br d, J=11.38 Hz, 2H), 3.72-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.99(br d, J=11.51 Hz, 2H), 4.81 (br t, J=6.07 Hz, 2H), 8.35 (br d, J=5.75Hz, 2H), 8.91 (br d, J=6.25 Hz, 2H), 8.96 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 9.38 (d,J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 10.41 (br s, 1H), 10.89 (br d, J=8.88 Hz, 1H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 462.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 1.810 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 125—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 125)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(100 mg, 215.83 mmol, 1 eq) and cyclopenten-1-ylboronic acid (84.56 mg,755.41 μmol, 3.5 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and H₂O (0.2 mL) was added K₂CO₃(89.49 mg, 647.49 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (15.79 mg, 21.58 μmol, 0.1eq). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 2 h under N₂. The mixture wasfiltered, the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (HCl condition) to give the desired compound (55 mg, 116.95μmol, 54.19% yield, 95.8% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.04-2.14 (m, 2H), 2.23 (s, 6H), 2.54 (s, 1H),2.61 (br t, J=6.23 Hz, 2H), 2.74-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.97-3.10 (m, 2H),3.32-3.43 (m, 2H), 3.62-3.76 (m, 2H), 4.01 (br dd, J=12.35, 1.71 Hz,2H), 4.34-4.46 (m, 2H), 5.02 (br s, 2H), 6.38 (br s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H),8.80 (br s, 1H), 10.25 (s, 1H), 13.34-13.74 (m, 1H). LCMS for product(ESI+): m/z 451.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.506 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 126—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclopentyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 126)

Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclopentyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of Pd/C (1 mg, 110.98 μmol, 10% purity, 1 eq) in THF (5 mL)was addedN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(50 mg, 110.98 μmol, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 hunder H₂ (15 psi). The reaction was filtered, the filtrate wasconcentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition)to give the desired compound (16 mg, 34.68 μmol, 31.25% yield, 98.1%purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.59-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.83 (m, 2H),1.85-1.97 (m, 2H), 2.13-2.20 (m, 2H), 2.23 (s, 6H), 2.54 (s, 1H),2.98-3.19 (m, 3H), 3.34-3.44 (m, 2H), 3.68 (br d, J=11.98 Hz, 2H), 4.01(dd, J=12.72, 2.69 Hz, 2H), 4.37 (br t, J=11.80 Hz, 2H), 5.02 (t, J=6.85Hz, 2H), 8.36 (d, J=2.32 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=2.32 Hz, 1H), 10.23 (s,1H), 13.35-13.55 (m, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 453.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt:2.518 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 127—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 127)

Step 1. Preparation of ethyl6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 234.60 μmol, 1 eq) and cyclobutylboronic acid (234.42 mg, 2.35mmol, 10 eq) in Tol. (2 mL) and H₂O (0.5 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (152.87mg, 469.20 μmol, 2 eq) and DTBPF PdCl₂ (15.29 mg, 23.46 μmol, 0.1 eq).The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 12 h under N₂. One additional vialwas set up as described above and all two reaction mixtures werecombined. The mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to give thedesired compound (3 mg, 7.47 μmol, 3.19% yield).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 402.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 1.816 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Step 2. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-cyclobutyl-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(3 mg, 7.47 μmol, 1 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (983.06 μg,8.22 μmol, 1.1 eq, HCl) in Tol. (1 mL) was added DIEA (965.81 ug, 7.47μmol, 1.30 μL, 1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2 h. Themixture was concentrated. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (HClcondition) to give the desired compound (1.5 mg, 3.04 μmol, 40.74%yield, 89% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.91-2.00 (m, 1H), 2.03-2.21 (m, 3H), 2.23 (s,6H), 2.40-2.49 (m, 2H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 2.97-3.09 (m, 2H), 3.37 (br s,2H), 3.60-3.72 (m, 3H), 4.01 (br d, J=10.76 Hz, 2H), 4.38 (br t, J=12.23Hz, 2H), 5.00 (br t, J=6.66 Hz, 2H), 8.33 (d, J=1.83 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (d,J=2.08 Hz, 1H), 10.26 (s, 1H), 13.48 (br d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 439.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.449 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 128—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 128)

Step 1. Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (200mg, 638.77 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (3 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (1.66 g, 5.11mmol, 8 eq), 1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidine (141.12 mg, 766.52 μmol, 1.2eq, HCl) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. Themixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated to give crudeproduct, which was triturated with ethyl acetate (3 mL). Then filtered,the filter cake was washed with ethyl acetate (2 mL) and dried to givethe desired compound (180 mg, 424.24 μmol, 66.42% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.19 (t, J=7.07 Hz, 3H), 1.37 (br d, J=5.25Hz, 2H), 1.44-1.51 (m, 4H), 2.26-2.47 (m, 6H), 4.03 (q, J=7.00 Hz, 2H),4.17-4.34 (m, 2H), 8.20 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=2.63 Hz, 1H).

Step 2. Preparation of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(180 mg, 424.24 mmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.2 mL) wasadded (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (71.23 mg, 509.09 mmol, 1.2 eq),K₂CO₃ (175.90 mg, 1.27 mmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (31.04 mg, 42.42mmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Themixture was concentrated to give crude product, which was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water(0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 20%-45%, 8 min) to give the desired compound (40mg, 91.02 mmol, 21.45% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.50 (t, J=7.13 Hz, 3H), 1.78-1.97 (m, 3H),2.25-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.99 (m, 2H), 3.35 (br s, 2H), 3.75 (br d,J=11.76 Hz, 2H), 4.56 (q, J=7.13 Hz, 2H), 5.02 (br dd, J=7.82, 6.32 Hz,2H), 7.18-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.65 (m, 2H), 8.58 (d, J=2.25 Hz, 1H), 8.92(d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 12.45-12.72 (m, 1H), 14.44 (s, 1H).

Step 3. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(40 mg, 84.04 mmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (43.45mg, 336.18 μmol, 58.55 μL, 4 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (10.05mg, 84.04 mmol, 1 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5 h.The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which was trituratedwith methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, the filter cake wasdried to give the desired compound (29.5 mg, 61.90 μmol, 73.66% yield,100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.54-1.66 (m, 6H), 2.23 (s, 6H), 2.30-2.98 (m,7H), 4.50-4.92 (m, 2H), 7.21 (br t, J=8.50 Hz, 2H), 7.63 (dd, J=8.51,5.25 Hz, 2H), 8.59 (d, J=2.25 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.25 Hz, 1H),10.23-10.73 (m, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 477.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt:2.539 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 129—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 129)

Step 1. Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (200mg, 638.77 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (3 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (1.66 g, 5.11mmol, 8 eq) and 4-(chloromethyl)pyridine (125.73 mg, 766.52 μmol, 1.2eq, HCl) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. Themixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated to give crudeproduct which was triturated with ethyl acetate (3 mL). Then the mixturewas filtered, and the filter cake was washed with ethyl acetate (2 mL)and dried to give the desired compound (180 mg, 445.31 μmol, 69.71%yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.19 (t, J=7.13 Hz, 3H), 4.04 (q, J=7.13 Hz,2H), 5.38 (s, 2H), 7.09 (d, J=6.00 Hz, 2H), 8.26 (d, J=2.63 Hz, 1H),8.36-8.44 (m, 3H).

Step 2. Preparation of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(180 mg, 445.31 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.2 mL) wasadded (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (74.77 mg, 534.37 μmol, 1.2 eq),K₂CO₃ (184.64 mg, 1.34 mmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32.58 mg, 44.53μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Themixture was concentrated to give crude product, which was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Luna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water(0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 20%-45%, 8 min) to give the desired compound (40mg, 95.37 μmol, 21.42% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.48-1.52 (m, 3H), 4.56 (q, J=7.34 Hz, 2H),5.90 (br s, 2H), 7.19-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.60 (br s, 2H), 7.81-8.09 (m, 2H),8.64 (s, 2H), 8.85 (br d, J=1.13 Hz, 1H), 14.60 (s, 1H).

Step 3. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(31 mg, 68.00 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (35.15mg, 272.01 μmol, 47.38 μL, 4 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (9.76mg, 81.60 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which wastriturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give the desired compound (16.4 mg, 35.93 μmol,52.83% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.16-2.25 (m, 6H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 5.76 (s, 2H),7.18-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.33 (br d, J=4.88 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.50, 5.25Hz, 2H), 8.55 (br d, J=4.75 Hz, 2H), 8.65 (d, J=2.25 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (d,J=2.13 Hz, 1H), 10.34 (s, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 457.1(M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.572 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 130—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 130)

Step 1. Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (200mg, 638.77 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (3 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (1.66 g, 5.11mmol, 8 eq) and 4-(chloromethyl)pyridine (125.73 mg, 766.52 μmol, 1.2eq, HCl) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. Themixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated to give crudeproduct which was triturated with ethyl acetate (3 mL). Then the mixturewas filtered, and the filter cake was washed with ethyl acetate (2 mL)and dried to give the desired compound (180 mg, 445.31 μmol, 69.71%yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.19 (t, J=7.13 Hz, 3H), 4.05 (q, J=7.21 Hz,2H), 5.39 (s, 2H), 7.26 (dd, J=7.69, 4.82 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (br d, J=7.88Hz, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (br d, J=4.50 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (d,J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H).

Step 2. Preparation of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(180 mg, 445.31 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.2 mL) wasadded (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (74.77 mg, 534.37 μmol, 1.2 eq),K₂CO₃ (184.64 mg, 1.34 mmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (32.58 mg, 44.53μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Themixture was filtered, and the filter cake was washed with dioxane anddried to give the desired compound (40 mg, 95.37 μmol, 21.42% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.22 (t, J=7.13 Hz, 3H), 4.09 (q, J=7.13 Hz,2H), 5.52 (s, 2H), 7.24-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.67 (dt, J=7.85, 1.89 Hz, 1H),7.71-7.77 (m, 2H), 8.37 (dd, J=4.75, 1.63 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=2.50 Hz,1H), 8.60 (d, J=1.75 Hz, 1H), 8.65 (d, J=2.63 Hz, 1H).

Step 3. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(pyridin-4-ylmethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(31 mg, 73.91 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (38.21 mg,295.66 μmol, 51.50 μL, 4 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (10.61 mg,88.70 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5 h.The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which was trituratedwith methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, the filter cakedried to give the desired compound (6.1 mg, 13.07 μmol, 17.68% yield,97.8% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.23 (s, 6H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 5.74 (s, 2H),7.14-7.26 (m, 3H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.63, 5.25 Hz, 2H), 7.79 (br d, J=8.00Hz, 1H), 8.50 (dd, J=4.82, 1.19 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 8.80(d, J=1.38 Hz, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 10.35-10.54 (m, 1H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 457.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.638 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 131—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 131)

Step 1. Preparation of 2-(chloromethyl)-5-fluoropyridine

To a solution of the alcohol (300 mg, 2360.04 μmol, 1 eq) in CHCl₃ (3mL) was added a solution of SOCl₂ (421.17 mg, 3.54 mmol, 85.60 μL, 1.5eq) in CHCl₃ (1.5 mL) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which wastriturated with ethyl acetate (2 mL). And the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dried to give the desired compound (300 mg, 2.06 mmol,87.33% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=7.65 (dd, J=8.63, 4.50 Hz, 1H) 7.79 (td,J=8.69, 2.88 Hz, 1H) 8.57 (d, J=3.00 Hz, 1H).

Step 2. Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (200mg, 638.67 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (2 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (1.67 g, 5.11mmol, 8 eq), 2-(chloromethyl)-5-fluoro-pyridine (162.78 mg, 0.89 mmol,1.4 eq, HCl) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 11 h. Themixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated to give crudeproduct, which was triturated with ethyl acetate (5 mL). Then themixture was filtered and the filter cake was dried to give the desiredcompound (100 mg, 157.90 μmol, 25.22% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.19 (t, J=7.04 Hz, 3H), 4.05 (q, J=7.04 Hz,2H), 5.46 (s, 2H), 6.95 (dd, J=8.66, 4.40 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (td, J=8.80,2.93 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=2.64 Hz, 1H), 8.34-8.38 (m, 1H), 8.44 (d,J=2.93 Hz, 1H).

Step 3. Preparation of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 157.90 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and water (0.1 mL) wasadded (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (39.77 mg, 284.22 wok 1.2 eq), K₂CO₃(98.21 mg, 710 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (17.33 mg, 23.63 μmol, 0.1eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. The mixturewas filtered, the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column: PhenomenexLuna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 25%-40%,8 min) to give the desired compound (30 mg, 68.59 wok 28.96% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.21 (d, J=7.00 Hz, 3H), 4.05 (q, J=7.05 Hz,2H), 5.53 (s, 2H), 6.94 (dd, J=8.82, 4.44 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.33 (m, 2H),7.52-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.67-7.73 (m, 2H), 8.42 (d, J=2.63 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d,J=2.88 Hz, 1H), 8.59 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H).

Step 4. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-((5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)methyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(30 mg, 63.31 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (32.73mg, 253.24 μmol, 44.11 μL, 4 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (11.36mg, 94.97 μmol, 1.5 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which waspurified by prep-HPLC (column Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm;mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-85%, 10 min) to givethe desired compound (4.7 mg, 9.91 μmol, 15.65% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.21 (s, 6H), 2.52 (s, 1H), 5.86 (s, 2H),7.15-7.25 (m, 3H), 7.30-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.63 (m, 2H), 8.39 (d, J=2.75Hz, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (d, J=2.50 Hz, 1H), 10.42 (s,1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 475.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 3.332 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 132—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 132)

Step 1. Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (200mg, 638.77 μmol, 1 eq) in NMP (3 mL) was added NaH (76.64 mg, 1.92 mmol,2.55e-1 μL, 60% purity, 3 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1h. 1-(2-chloroethyl)-4-methyl-piperazine (190.79 mg, 958.15 μmol, 1.5eq, HCl) and DIEA (82.56 mg, 638.77 μmol, 111.26 μL, 1 eq) was addedinto the mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 24 h.The mixture was filtered, the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Phenomenex Luna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.04%HCl)−ACN]; B %: 1%-30%, 8 min) to give the desired compound (80 mg,182.11 μmol, 28.51% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.47 (t, J=7.00 Hz, 3H), 2.89 (br s, 3H),3.44-3.68 (m, 4H), 3.91-4.19 (m, 6H), 4.52 (q, J=7.05 Hz, 2H), 4.85 (brt, J=5.19 Hz, 2H), 8.47-8.73 (m, 2H), 13.53-13.77 (m, 1H), 14.39 (s,1H).

Step 2. Preparation of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(80 mg, 182.11 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (1 mL) and water (0.1 mL) wasadded (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (30.58 mg, 218.53 μmol, 1.2 eq),K₂CO₃ (75.51 mg, 546.32 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (13.32 mg, 18.21μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Themixture was poured into water (10 mL), the mixture was filtered, thefiltrate was acidified by adding 12 N hydrochloric acid dropwise to pH=2at 0° C. The mixture was filtered, the filter cake was washed with waterand dried to give the desired compound (35 mg, 71.29 μmol, 39.15% yield,HCl).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 455.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 1.434 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Step 3. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(35 mg, 71.29 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (0.5 mL) was added DIEA (27.64mg, 213.87 μmol, 37.25 μL, 3 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (10.23mg, 85.55 μmol, 2.40 μL, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120°C. for 5 h. The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, whichwas triturated with methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, thefilter cake was dissolved into DCM (2 mL) and added HCl (43.32 mg,427.74 μmol, 42.47 μL, 36% purity, 6 eq). The mixture was concentratedand lyophilized to give the desired compound (16.5 mg, 31.25 μmol,43.83% yield, 100% purity, HCl).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=2.24 (s, 6H) 2.55 (s, 1H) 2.86-2.95 (m, 3H)3.43-3.61 (m, 4H) 3.91-4.10 (m, 4H) 4.34 (br d, J=19.76 Hz, 2H) 4.98 (brt, J=6.25 Hz, 2H) 7.20-7.24 (m, 2H) 7.59-7.65 (m, 2H) 8.64 (d, J=2.38Hz, 1H) 8.84 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H) 10.15 (s, 1H) 13.93-14.02 (m, 1H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 492.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 2.423 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 133—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 133)

Step 1. Preparation of 2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethan-1-ol

To a solution of 4-fluoropiperidine (1 g, 9.70 mmol, 1 eq) in ACN (10mL) was added 2-bromoethanol (2.42 g, 19.39 mmol, 1.38 mL, 2 eq) andK₂CO₃ (6.70 g, 48.48 mmol, 5 eq). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for2 h. The mixture was poured into water (100 mL), extracted with ethylacetate (3×50 mL), the organic layer was washed with brine (30 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to give2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethan-1-ol (500 mg, 3.40 mmol, 35.04% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.80-2.02 (m, 4H), 2.39-2.52 (m, 2H),2.52-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.61-2.70 (m, 2H), 3.61 (t, J=5.44 Hz, 2H), 4.58-4.85(m, 1H).

Step 2. Preparation of 1-(2-chloroethyl)-4-fluoropiperidine

To a solution of 2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethan-1-ol (150 mg, 1.02mmol, 1 eq) in DCE (2 mL) was added SOCl₂ (363.72 mg, 3.06 mmol, 221.78μL, 3 eq). The mixture was stirred at 85° C. for 12 h. The mixture wasconcentrated to give crude product, which was triturated with ethylacetate (10 mL). The mixture was filtered, the filter cake was dried togive the desired compound (130 mg, 784.85 μmol, 77.02% yield).

Step 3. Preparation of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (200mg, 638.77 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (2 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (1.66 g, 5.11mmol, 8 eq), 1-(2-chloroethyl)-4-fluoro-piperidine (322.73 mg, 1.60mmol, 2.5 eq, HCl) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 11h. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to givecrude product, which was triturated with ethyl acetate (5 mL). Then themixture was filtered, the filter cake was dried to give the desiredcompound (120 mg, 271.32 μmol, 42.48% yield).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 442.2, 444.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 0.722 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Step 4. Preparation of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(120 mg, 271.32 μmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.2 mL) wasadded (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (45.56 mg, 325.59 μmol, 1.2 eq),K₂CO₃ (112.50 mg, 813.97 μmol, 3 eq) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (19.85 mg, 27.13μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. Themixture was filtered, the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Phenomenex Luna 80*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B%: 10%-40%, 8 min) to give the desired compound (80 mg, 174.88 μmol,64.45% yield) as a yellow solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.50 (t, J=7.07 Hz, 3H), 2.13-2.24 (m, 2H),2.54-2.87 (m, 2H), 3.04-3.28 (m, 2H), 3.40 (br d, J=1.25 Hz, 2H), 3.73(br d, J=10.01 Hz, 2H), 4.55 (q, J=7.09 Hz, 2H), 4.87-5.11 (m, 3H),7.20-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.59 (dd, J=8.63, 5.13 Hz, 2H), 8.59 (d, J=2.13 Hz,1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.13 Hz, 1H), 12.44-12.75 (m, 1H), 14.45 (s, 1H).

Step 5. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-(4-fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(40 mg, 80.98 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (41.87mg, 323.93 μmol, 56.42 μL, 4 eq) and spiro[2.3]hexan-5-amine (12.99 mg,97.18 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 5 h.The mixture was concentrated to give crude product, which was trituratedwith methanol (2 mL). Then the mixture was filtered, the filter cake wasdried to give product, the product was dissolved in MeOH (0.5 mL) thenadded HCl (9.02 mg, 89.08 μmol, 8.85 μL, 36% purity, 1.1 eq), themixture was blow-dried and lyophilized to give the desired compound(20.2 mg, 38.81 μmol, 47.92% yield, 97.7% purity, HCl).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=0.45-0.52 (m, 2H), 0.53-0.61 (m, 2H),2.15-2.26 (m, 2H), 2.37-2.53 (m, 4H), 2.61-2.90 (m, 2H), 3.14-3.32 (m,2H), 3.39 (br s, 2H), 3.60-3.77 (m, 2H), 4.63-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.92-5.14(m, 3H), 7.20-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.63, 5.25 Hz, 2H), 8.62 (d,J=2.13 Hz, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.25 Hz, 1H), 10.22 (br d, J=7.25 Hz, 1H),12.82-13.26 (m, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 509.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt:2.530 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 134—Synthesis of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 134)

Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of Pd/C (0.01 mg, 19.13 μmol, 10% purity, 1 eq) in THF (1mL) was added6-bromo-1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(10 mg, 19.13 μmol, 1 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hunder H₂ (15 psi). The reaction was filtered, the filtrate was purifiedby prep-HPLC (neutral condition) to give the desired compound (1 mg,2.45 μmol, 12.83% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.80-1.91 (m, 2H), 1.94-2.13 (m, 6H),2.44-2.55 (m, 2H), 4.38 (sxt, J=8.00 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (s, 2H), 6.91-7.02(m, 2H), 7.25 (d, J=4.77 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.50, 5.56 Hz, 2H), 8.48(dd, J=7.82, 1.83 Hz, 1H), 8.70 (dd, J=4.71, 1.90 Hz, 1H), 10.25 (br d,J=7.46 Hz, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 408.1 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 3.530min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 135—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 135)

Preparation of4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of Pd/C (0.01 mg, 7.58 mmol, 10% purity, 1 eq) in THF (1mL) was added6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-N-(spiro[3.3]heptan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(4 mg, 7.58 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) and TEA (76.68 μg, 7.58e-1 μmol, 1.05e-1μL, 0.1 eq). The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h under H₂ (15 psi).The reaction was filtered, the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC(neutral condition) to give the desired compound (1 mg, 2.29 μmol,30.20% yield, 94.4% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=1.82-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.96-2.11 (m, 6H),2.37-2.85 (m, 8H), 3.70 (br s, 4H), 4.33-4.47 (m, 1H), 4.54-4.79 (m,2H), 7.22-7.26 (m, 1H), 8.46 (dd, J=7.82, 1.69 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (dd,J=4.63, 1.88 Hz, 1H), 10.20-10.37 (m, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z413.2 (M+H)⁺, Rt: 3.580 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 136—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 136)

Step 1. Preparation of methyl2-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propanoyl)amino]pyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of methyl 2-aminopyridine-3-carboxylate (2 g, 13.14 mmol,1 eq) in THF (80 mL) was added Py (1.56 g, 19.72 mmol, 1.59 mL, 1.5 eq)and ethyl 3-chloro-3-oxo-propanoate (2.37 g, 15.77 mmol, 1.98 mL, 1.2eq) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 hr. The reactionmixture was quenched by addition water 80 mL at 25° C., and extractedwith ethyl acetate 80 mL (80 mL*3). The combined organic layers werewashed with brine 50 mL (50 mL*2), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give methyl2-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propanoyl)amino]pyridine-3-carboxylate (4.1 g, 9.69mmol, 73.69% yield, 62.9% purity).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 267.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.690 min.

Step 2. Preparation of ethyl4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of methyl2-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propanoyl)amino]pyridine-3-carboxylate (4.1 g, 9.69mmol, 62.9% purity, 1 eq) in EtOH (100 mL) was added NaOEt (2.64 g,38.74 mmol, 4 eq). The mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 1 hr. Themixture was acidified to PH=4 by dropwise addition of 1 M HCl, theresulting (precipitated) solid was collected by filtration to give ethyl4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (2.2 g, 9.39 mmol,96.98% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=13.36-12.82 (m, 1H), 11.93 (br s, 1H), 8.61(br d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (br d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (dd, J=4.7, 7.8Hz, 1H), 4.33 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.30 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

Step 3. Preparation of ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (500 mg, 2.13 mmol, 1eq) in DMF (10 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (5.56 g, 17.08 mmol, 8 eq) at 20° C.for 1 h, Then added 4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (638.83 mg, 4.27 mmol, 2eq). The mixture was heated to 140° C. and stirred for 16 h. Thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was triturated with Petroleum ether:Ethylacetate (10 ml/10 ml) at 20° C. for 0.5 h. The resulting (precipitated)solid was collected by filtration to give ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(650 mg, 1.87 mmol, 87.65% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.36 (dd, J=1.8, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (dd,J=1.7, 7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (dd, J=4.7, 7.5 Hz, 1H), 4.38-4.26 (m, 2H),4.03 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.56 (br t, J=4.5 Hz, 4H), 3.33 (br s, 2H), 2.45(br d, J=5.3 Hz, 4H), 1.19 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Step 4. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (62.33 mg, 521.15 μmol,1.2 eq, HCl) and ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(150.86 mg, 434.29 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (4 mL) was added DIEA (140.32mg, 1.09 mmol, 189.11 μL, 2.5 eq). The mixture was heated to 120° C. andstirred for 1.5 hr. The reaction mixture was directly concentrated. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition; column: PhenomenexSynergi C18 150*25 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %:17%-37%, 9 min) and lyophilized to giveN-(1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(45 mg, 113.57 μmol, 26.15% yield, 97.02% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ=8.74 (dd, J=1.8, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (dd,J=1.8, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (dd, J=4.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 4.71 (t, J=6.8 Hz,2H), 3.74-3.65 (m, 4H), 2.86 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.77 (br s, 4H), 2.51(s, 1H), 2.21 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 385.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt:0.798 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 137—Synthesis of 4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 137)

Preparation of4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(80 mg, 230.31 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (2 mL) was added DIPEA (74.42 mg,575.78 μmol, 100.29 μL, 2.5 eq) and 4-methylcyclohexanamine (34.47 mg,230.31 μmol, 1 eq, HCl) in one portion at 20° C. under N₂. The mixturewas then heated to 120° C. and stirred for 2 hours. The reaction mixturewas concentrated to obtain a residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (FA condition, column: Phenomenex Synergi C18 150*25 mm*10 um;mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 15%-45%, 10 min) andlyophilized to obtain desired product 4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(28 mg, 67.55 μmol, 29.33% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.56 (br d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (dd, J=1.5,4.5 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (br d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.42 (m, 1H), 4.56 (br t,J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 4.21-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.52 (t, J=4.4 Hz, 4H), 2.58 (br t,J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.48 (br s, 4H), 1.81-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.58 (m, 4H),1.57-1.48 (m, 1H), 1.24-1.10 (m, 2H), 0.94 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 415.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.777 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 138—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 138)

Preparation of4-hydroxy-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(80 mg, 230.31 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (2 mL) was added(1-aminocyclohexyl)methanol hydrochloride (30.52 mg, 184.24 μmol, 0.8eq) and DIPEA (89.30 mg, 690.92 μmol, 120.35 μL, 3 eq) in one portion at20° C. The mixture was heated to 120° C. and stirred at 120° C. for 2 h.The reaction mixture was concentrated to obtain a residue. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition, column: Phenomenex Synergi C18150*25 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 9%-39%, 10min). Compound4-hydroxy-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(40 mg, 92.92 μmol, 40.34% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.30 (br d, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (br s, 1H),8.45 (br d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (s, 0.74H, HCOOH), 7.44-7.41 (m, 1H),4.99-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.54 (br t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 3.54-3.50(m, 4H), 2.56 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.48 (br s, 4H), 2.13 (br d, J=6.0Hz, 2H), 1.57 (br d, J=4.0 Hz, 3H), 1.44-1.42 (m, 4H), 1.27 (br d, J=2.1Hz, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 431.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.720 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 139—Synthesis ofN-(1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 139)

Step 1. Preparation of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1H-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (500 mg, 2.13 mmol, 1eq) in DMF (10 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (5.56 g, 17.08 mmol, 8 eq) at 20° C.for 1 h, (bromomethyl)-4-fluoro-benzene (807.08 mg, 4.27 mmol, 527.50μL, 2 eq) was added to the mixture. The mixture was stirred at 90° C.for 16 h. Then Cs₂CO₃ (1.39 g, 4.27 mmol, 2 eq) and1-(bromomethyl)-4-fluoro-benzene (403.54 mg, 2.13 mmol, 263.06 μL, 1 eq)was added, the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for other 16 h. Thereaction mixture was filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The crude product was triturated with Petroleumether:Ethyl acetate (10 ml/10 ml) at 20° C. for 0.5 h. The cake waspurified by reverser-phase HPLC (0.05% FA condition; water/ACN=45%/55%)and lyophilized to give ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(170 mg, 496.61 μmol, 23.26% yield).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.70 (dd, J=1.6, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (dd,J=1.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.09 (t, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 5.51 (s, 2H), 4.31 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.29 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Step 2. Preparation of4-hydroxy-N-(1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To the solution of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(60 mg, 175.27 μmol, 1 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (25.15 mg,210.33 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (3 mL) was added DIEA (56.63 mg,438.19 μmol, 76.32 μL, 2.5 eq), the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for1.5 h. The reaction mixture was directly concentrated. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (FA condition; column: Phenomenex Synergi C18150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 78%-100%,10 min) and lyophilized to giveN-(1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(28 mg, 73.80 μmol, 42.11% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.51 (br s, 1H), 8.80 (dd, J=1.8, 4.6 Hz,1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.8, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J=4.7, 7.9 Hz, 1H),7.35-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.02 (m, 2H), 5.58 (s, 2H), 2.53 (br s, 1H),2.15 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 380.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.134 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 140—Synthesis of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 140)

Preparation of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(40 mg, 116.85 μmol, 1 eq) and 2-amino-2-methyl-propan-1-ol (17.61 mg,197.56 μmol, 18.85 μL, 1.69 eq) in toluene (2 mL) was added DIEA (37.75mg, 292.12 μmol, 50.88 μL, 2.5 eq), the mixture was stirred at 120° C.for 1.5 h. The reaction mixture was directly concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition; column: Phenomenex Synergi C18150*25 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 57%-77%, 10min) and lyophilized to give1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1,1-dimethyl-ethyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(29 mg, 72.65 μmol, 62.17% yield, 96.54% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.36 (s, 1H), 8.77 (dd, J=1.7, 4.5 Hz, 1H),8.48 (dd, J=1.8, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=4.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (br dd,J=5.7, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.15-7.04 (m, 2H), 5.59 (s, 2H), 5.16 (t, J=5.3 Hz,1H), 3.47 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z386.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.989 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 141—Synthesis of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methyl-1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 141)

Preparation of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methyl-1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 146.06 μmol, 1 eq) and 3-methylbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine(23.42 mg, 175.27 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (2 mL) was added DIEA(47.19 mg, 365.15 μmol, 63.60 μL, 2.5 eq). The mixture was stirred at120° C. for 1.5 hr. The reaction mixture was directly concentrated. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition; column PhenomenexSynergi C18 150*25 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %:85%-100%, 10 min) and lyophilized to give1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-(3-methyl-1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(28 mg, 69.26 μmol, 47.42% yield, 97.31% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.48 (br s, 1H), 8.78 (br d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H),8.48 (dd, J=1.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=4.7, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd,J=5.6, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.58 (s, 2H), 2.02 (s, 6H),1.24 (s, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 386.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.989 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 142—Synthesis of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-spiro[2.3]hexan-5-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 142)

Preparation of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-spiro[2.3]hexan-5-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 146.06 μmol, 1 eq) and spiro[2.3]hexan-5-amine (23.42 mg, 175.27μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (2 mL) was added DIEA (47.19 mg, 365.15μmol, 63.60 μL, 2.5 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1.5 hr.The reaction mixture was directly concentrated. Then added DMF 2 ml intothe residue and the precipitated collected by filtration, the resulting(precipitated) solid was triturated with EtOH at 20° C. for 30 min andcollected by filtration.1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-N-spiro[2.3]hexan-5-yl-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(23 mg, 58.46 μmol, 40.03% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.42 (br dd, J=1.7, 3.9 Hz, 1H), 8.79 (dd,J=1.8, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.7, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J=4.6, 7.9Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.6, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.10 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.61 (s,2H), 4.64-4.48 (m, 1H), 2.43-2.27 (m, 4H), 0.54-0.48 (m, 2H), 0.47-0.40(m, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 394.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.146 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 143—Synthesis of 1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4s)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 143)

Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To the suspension of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 146.06 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-methylcyclohexanamine (21.86 mg, 146.06μmol, 1 eq, HCl) toluene (2 mL) was added DIEA (47.19 mg, 365.15 μmol,63.60 μL, 2.5 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1.5 h. Thereaction mixture was directly concentrated. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (FA condition; column: Unisil 3-100 C18 Ultra 150*50 mm*3 μm;mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 70%-100%, 10 min) andlyophilized to give 1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,45)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide (24 mg,55.62 μmol, 38.08% yield, 94.89% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.45 (br d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (dd, J=1.6,4.6 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=1.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=4.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H),7.30 (dd, J=5.7, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.10 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.61 (s, 2H),4.18-4.05 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.45 (m, 5H), 1.22-1.08 (m,2H), 0.92 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 410.1 [M+H]⁺,Rt: 1.201 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 144—Synthesis of 1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1r,4r)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 144)

Preparation of1-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(45 mg, 131.46 μmol, 1 eq) and 4-methylcyclohexanamine; hydrochloride(19.67 mg, 131.46 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (3 mL) was added DIEA (42.47mg, 328.64 μmol, 57.24 μL, 2.5 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C.for 1.5 hr. The reaction mixture was directly concentrated. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition; column: Phenomenex Synergi C18150*25 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 85%-100%,10 min) and lyophilized to give1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(25 mg, 61.06 μmol, 46.45% yield, 100% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.07 (br d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (dd, J=1.8,4.7 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=1.9, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=4.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H),7.34-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.09 (br dd, J=4.6, 9.0 Hz, 2H), 5.59 (s, 2H),3.82-3.68 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.70 (br d, J=11.1 Hz, 2H),1.45-1.27 (m, 3H), 1.11-0.96 (m, 2H), 0.88 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 410.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.217 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 145—Synthesis of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 145)

Preparation of1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(40 mg, 116.85 μmol, 1 eq) and (1-aminocyclohexyl)methanol (21.29 mg,128.53 μmol, 1.1 eq, HCl) in toluene (1.5 mL) was added DIEA (37.75 mg,292.12 μmol, 50.88 μL, 2.5 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for1.5 hr. The reaction mixture was directly concentrated. The residue wasfirst purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition; column: Phenomenex SynergiC18 150*25 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %:68%-88%, 10 min) and lyophilized. Then the crude product was secondpurified by prep-HPLC (FA condition; column: Phenomenex Synergi C18150*25 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 74%-94%, 8min) and lyophilized to give1-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-4-hydroxy-N-[1-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]-2-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(8.6 mg, 20.11 μmol, 17.21% yield, 99.48% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.43-10.13 (m, 1H), 8.85-8.65 (m, 1H), 8.47(br d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.29 (br d, J=4.9 Hz, 2H), 7.09(br s, 2H), 5.59 (br s, 2H), 4.99-4.65 (m, 1H), 3.61 (s, 2H), 2.10 (brs, 2H), 1.53 (br s, 3H), 1.41 (br s, 6H), 1.23 (br s, 2H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 426.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.066 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 146—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide(Compound 146)

Step 1. Preparation of methyl3-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propanoyl)amino]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

To a mixture of methyl 3-aminopyrazine-2-carboxylate (2 g, 13.06 mmol, 1eq) in DCM (30 mL) was added ethyl 3-chloro-3-oxopropanoate (7.68 g,50.94 mmol, 6.39 mL, 3.9 eq) in DCM (5 mL) in dropwise at 0° C. underN₂. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 5 min, then DIEA (5.07 g, 39.18mmol, 6.81 mL, 3.0 eq) was added in dropwise, after addition, themixture was warmed to 20° C. and stirred for 16 h. The reaction mixturewas concentrated to obtain a residue. The crude product methyl3-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propanoyl)amino]pyrazine-2-carboxylate (5 g, crude)was used into the next step without further purification.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 268.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.701 min.

Step 2. Preparation of ethyl8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate

To a mixture of methyl3-[(3-ethoxy-3-oxo-propanoyl)amino]pyrazine-2-carboxylate (3.49 g, 13.07mmol, 1 eq) in EtOH (35 mL) was added EtONa (3.56 g, 52.28 mmol, 4 eq)in one portion at 20° C. under N₂. The mixture was heated to 80° C. for2 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 20° C., then added water 5 mL todissolve the solid, and the reaction mixture got a clear solution, then1 M HCl solution about 10 mL was added, then the solid was appeared. Theprecipitated solid was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h, then filtered andwashed with water 20 mL, the filter cake was dried by reduced pressureto obtain the desired product. Compound ethyl8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate (2.5 g, 10.63mmol, 81.33% yield) was obtained as a brown solid.

1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.31 (br s, 2H), 8.68 (br s, 1H), 8.57 (brs, 1H), 4.27 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.28 (br t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 236.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.426 min.

Step 3. Preparation of ethyl8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate (200 mg, 850.36μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (4 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (2.22 g, 6.80 mmol, 8 eq) inone portion at 20° C. under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 30min, then 4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine (127.23 mg, 850.36 μmol, 1 eq) wasadded, the mixture was heated to 140° C. for 12 h. The reaction mixturewas cooled to 20° C., then filtered and washed with DMF 5 mL, thenconcentrated to obtain a residue. 5 mL EA was added into the residue,and then stirred at 20° C. for 30 min, the solid was formed, then EA wasremoved by reduced pressure to obtain desired product. Compound ethyl8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate(130 mg, 373.18 μmol, 43.89% yield) was obtained.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.62-8.55 (m, 1H), 8.45 (br s, 1H), 4.37 (brt, J=6.9 Hz, 2H) 4.16 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.67-3.47 (m, 4H), 2.65-2.53(m, 6H), 1.24 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 349.1[M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.633 min.

Step 4. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

To a mixture of ethyl8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate(130 mg, 373.18 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (3 mL) was addedbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (31.02 mg, 373.18 μmol, 1 eq) and DIEA(120.58 mg, 932.96 μmol, 162.51 μL, 2.5 eq) in one portion at 20° C.under N₂. The mixture was then heated to 120° C. and stirred for 3 h.The reaction mixture was concentrated to obtain a residue. The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (FA condition, column: Phenomenex Synergi C18150*25 mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 4%-34%, 10min) and lyophilized to obtain desired product. CompoundN-(1-bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl)-8-hydroxy-5-(2-morpholinoethyl)-6-oxo-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide(25.4 mg, 65.90 μmol, 17.66% yield) was obtained. 1H NMR (EW28564-42-P1,400 MHz, CHLOROFORM-d) δ=10.36 (br s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 2H), 4.64 (t, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 3.71 (br t, J=4.3 Hz, 4H), 2.74 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.66 (brs, 4H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 2.23 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 386.1[M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.0.667 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 147—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-5-(4-fluorobenzyl)-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide(Compound 147)

Step 1. Preparation of ethyl5-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate

To a mixture of ethyl8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5H-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate (500 mg, 2.13mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (10 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (4.16 g, 12.76 mmol, 6 eq)in one portion at 20° C. under N₂. The mixture was heated to 50° C. andstirred at 50° C. for 15 min, then 1-(chloromethyl)-4-fluoro-benzene(368.82 mg, 2.55 mmol, 304.81 μL, 1.2 eq) was added, the mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to 20° C.,then the reaction mixture was filtered and washed with DMF 10 mL, thefilter cake was dissolved in water 5 mL, and added 1 M HCl solution 10mL to adjust pH to 3, the solid was appeared, then filtered and washedwith water 10 mL, the filter cake was dried by reduced pressure toobtain desired product. Compound ethyl5-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate(480 mg, 1.40 mmol, 65.77% yield) was obtained as a gray solid.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.74-12.31 (m, 1H), 8.79 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H),8.65 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.11 (t, J=4.5, 9.0 Hz, 2H),5.47 (s, 2H), 4.35-4.23 (m, 2H), 1.28 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI+): m/z 344.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.993 min.

Step 2. Preparation ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-5-(4-fluorobenzyl)-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide

To a solution of ethyl5-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxylate(200 mg, 582.57 μmol, 1 eq) and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (83.60 mg,699.08 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (5 mL) was added DIEA (188.23 mg,1.46 mmol, 253.68 μL, 2.5 eq). The mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 2h. The reaction mixture was directly concentrated. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Unisil 3-100 C18 Ultra 150*50 mm*3 μm;mobile phase: [FA condition; water (0.225% FA)−ACN]; B %: 58%-88%, 10min) and lyophilized to giveN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-5-(4-fluorobenzyl)-8-hydroxy-6-oxo-5,6-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine-7-carboxamide(28 mg, 69.26 μmol, 47.42% yield, 97.31% purity).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.48 (br s, 1H), 8.78 (br d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H),8.48 (dd, J=1.6, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (dd, J=4.7, 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd,J=5.6, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.58 (s, 2H), 2.02 (s, 6H),1.24 (s, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 381.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.031 min.

LCMS Method

The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min, hold on95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 0.8ml/min. Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) as well as positive electrospray ionization.

Example 148—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 148)

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 110.26 μmol, 1 eq), trans-4-methylcyclohexanamine (19.80 mg,132.31 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (19.95 mg,154.36 μmol, 26.89 μL, 1.4 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at120° C. for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated, and the residue wastriturated in MeOH (5 mL) and filtered, and the filter cake was washedwith MeOH (2 mL) and dried. The solid was dissolved in DCM (0.5 mL) thenacidified to pH 2 by dropwise addition of 12 M hydrochloric acid. Themixture was concentrated and lyophilized to give4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(33.0 mg, 62.94 woe.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.74-13.52 (m, 1H), 9.98-9.80 (m, 1H), 8.89(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.61 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.05 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.04 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 4.40 (br t, J=12.2 Hz, 2H),4.09-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.93-3.83 (m, 4H), 3.75-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.46-3.35 (m,2H), 3.14-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.14-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.44-1.32(m, 3H), 1.17-1.06 (m, 2H), 0.94 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product(ESI−): m/z 521.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.582 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 149—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 149)

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 220.51 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (34.20 mg,264.62 μmol, 46.09 μL, 1.2 eq) and 4-methylcyclohexanamine (39.60 mg,264.62 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 2 h.The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 um; mobile phase: [water (10mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 75%-95%, 10 min) to give4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(40.2 mg, 77.22 woe.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.69-13.47 (m, 1H), 10.26 (br d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 5.06 (br s, 2H), 4.57-4.30 (m, 2H), 4.29-4.19 (m, 1H), 4.03 (brd, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.80-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.42 (br s, 2H),3.21-2.98 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.60 (m, 5H), 1.35-1.27 (m,2H), 1.01 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 521.2 [M+H]⁺,Rt: 2.589 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min,100-0% B in 0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/minflow rate). Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography wasa 2.0×50 mm phenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 150—Synthesis of(R)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 150)

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 110.26 μmol, 1 eq), (1R)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (18.41 mg,132.31 μmol, 1.2 eq) in toluene (5 mL) was added DIEA (1.42 mg, 11.03μmol, 1.92 μL, 0.1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for2 h. The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was triturated inMeOH (5 mL) and dried. The solid was dissolved in DCM (0.5 mL) thenacidified to pH 2 by dropwise addition of 12 M hydrochloric acid. Themixture was concentrated and lyophilized to give(R)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(34.8 mg, 63.67 μm).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.73-13.53 (m, 1H), 10.37 (br d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.38 (dd, J=5.4, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.11-7.02 (m, 4H), 5.25 (quin, J=7.3Hz, 1H), 5.05 (br t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 4.40 (br t, J=12.1 Hz, 2H),4.08-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.77-3.66 (m, 2H), 3.40 (br s, 2H),3.13-3.00 (m, 2H), 1.63 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z547.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.455 min. LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 minand 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min, hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5%B in 0.01 min, the flow rate was 1.0 ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037%Trifluoroacetic Acid in water, mobile phase B was 0.018% TrifluoroaceticAcid in acetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a KinetexC18 50*2.1 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array(DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 151—Synthesis of(R)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 151)

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 110.26 μmol, 1 eq), (1S)-1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethanamine (18.41 mg,132.31 μmol, 1.2 eq) in toluene (5 mL) was added DIEA (1.42 mg, 11.03μmol, 1.92 μL, 0.1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for2 h. The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was triturated inMeOH (5 mL) then filtered and dried. The solid was dissolved in DCM (0.5mL) then acidified to pH 2 by dropwise addition of 12 M hydrochloricacid. The mixture was concentrated and lyophilized to give(S)—N-(1-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl)-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(34.5 mg, 63.12 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.69-13.51 (m, 1H), 10.37 (br d, J=7.5 Hz,1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.38 (dd, J=5.4, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.13-7.00 (m, 4H), 5.25 (quin, J=7.1Hz, 1H), 5.05 (br t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.40 (br t, J=12.2 Hz, 2H), 4.02 (brd, J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.72 (br d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.40 (br d,J=1.1 Hz, 2H), 3.07 (br d, J=10.0 Hz, 2H), 1.63 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 3H). LCMSfor product (ESI−): m/z 547.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.464 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 umparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 152—Synthesis ofN-cyclohexyl-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 152)

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 110.26 μmol, 1 eq), cyclohexanamine (12.03 mg, 121.28 μmol,13.88 μL, 1.1 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (1.42 mg, 11.03 μmol,1.92 μL, 0.1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1 h.The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was triturated in MeOH (5mL) and dried. The solid was dissolved in DCM (0.5 mL) then acidified topH 2 by dropwise addition of 12 M hydrochloric acid. The mixture wasconcentrated and lyophilized to giveN-cyclohexyl-4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(30 mg, 59.22 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.75-13.41 (m, 1H), 10.20-9.72 (m, 1H),9.02-8.77 (m, 1H), 8.70-8.54 (m, 1H), 7.59 (br d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H),7.11-6.87 (m, 2H), 5.12-4.94 (m, 2H), 4.47-4.35 (m, 2H), 4.13-3.93 (m,3H), 3.91-3.85 (m, 3H), 3.76-3.65 (m, 2H), 3.44-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.00(m, 2H), 2.06-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.63 (m, 1H),1.52-1.38 (m, 4H), 1.36-1.27 (m, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z 507.2[M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.479 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 153—Synthesis ofN-cyclohexyl-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 153)

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(60 mg, 135.92 μmol, 1 eq), cyclohexanamine (14.83 mg, 149.51 μmol,17.11 μL, 1.1 eq) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (1.76 mg, 13.59 μmol,2.37 μL, 0.1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 120° C. for 1 h.The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was triturated in MeOH (5mL) and dried. The solid was dissolved in DCM (0.5 mL) then acidified topH 2 by dropwise addition of 12 M hydrochloric acid. The mixture wasconcentrated and lyophilized to giveN-cyclohexyl-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(57 mg, 107.34 μmol, HCl).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.81-13.21 (m, 1H), 10.16-9.57 (m, 1H), 8.88(d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.22 (t,J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.05 (br t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.49-4.32 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.88(m, 3H), 3.80-3.63 (m, 2H), 3.40 (br s, 2H), 3.18-2.94 (m, 2H), 2.02 (brd, J=9.8 Hz, 2H), 1.80 (br dd, J=4.5, 9.3 Hz, 2H), 1.70-1.64 (m, 1H),1.50-1.40 (m, 4H), 1.34-1.26 (m, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z 495.1[M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.513 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 154—Synthesis of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 154)

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(300 mg, 703.79 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (3 mL) was added DIEA (181.92 mg,1.41 mmol, 245.17 μL, 2 eq) and 4-methylcyclohexanamine (126.40 mg,844.55 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl). The mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 2 h.The mixture was concentrated to give6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(300 mg, 608.03 μmol) was used without further purification.

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 493.2, 495.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.656 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min,100-0% B in 0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/minflow rate). Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography wasa 2.0×50 mm phenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 155—Synthesis of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 155)

To a mixture of6-bromo-4-hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(100 mg, 202.68 mmol, 1 eq), [4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl]boronic acid(26.66 mg, 141.87 μmol, 0.7 eq), Na₂CO₃ (32.22 mg, 304.02 μmol, 1.5 eq)in dioxane (2 mL) and water (0.2 mL) was added Pd(dppf)Cl₂.CH₂Cl₂ (16.55mg, 20.27 μmol, 0.1 eq) under N₂. The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for2 h. The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was purified byprep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase:[water (0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 20%-50%, 8 min) to give6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1R,4R)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(33.5 mg, 57.12 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.84-13.11 (m, 1H), 10.00-9.70 (m, 1H),9.05-8.77 (m, 1H), 8.65 (br s, 1H), 7.76-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.28 (br d, J=2.5Hz, 2H), 6.79-6.38 (m, 1H), 5.22-4.66 (m, 2H), 4.61-4.27 (m, 2H),4.25-3.64 (m, 5H), 3.61-3.27 (m, 2H), 3.23-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.17-2.00 (m,2H), 1.81 (br d, J=12.8 Hz, 2H), 1.43-1.32 (m, 3H), 1.17-1.07 (m, 2H),0.94 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 557.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt:2.668 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 0-80% B in 3.4 min, 80-100% B in 0.45 min,100-0% B in 0.01 min, and then held at 0% B for 0.65 min (0.6 mL/minflow rate). Mobile phase A was 0.0375% CF₃CO₂H in water, mobile phase Bwas 0.018% CF₃CO₂H in CH₃CN. The column used for the chromatography wasa 2.0×50 mm phenomenex Luna-C18 column (5 μm particles). Detectionmethods are diode array (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD)detection as well as positive electrospray ionization (MS).

Example 156—Synthesis of ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(Compound 156)

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(500 mg, 1.18 mmol, 1 eq), BPD (2.99 g, 11.76 mmol, 10 eq), potassiumacetate (346.16 mg, 3.53 mmol, 3 eq) in dioxane (10 mL) was addedPd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (82.52 mg, 117.57 μmol, 0.1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture wasstirred at 90° C. for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated, and the residuewas dissolved in DMF and filtered, the filtrate was purified byprep-HPLC (NH₄HCO₃ condition) to give ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(350 mg, 741.00 μmol).

LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z 473.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.411 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), and hold at 95% B within 0.5 min,95-5% B (3.50-3.51 min), with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. The flow ratewas 1.0 mL/min (0.01-4.30 min).

Example 157—Synthesis of ethyl6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(Compound 157)

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(300 mg, 635.14 μmol, 1 eq), 1-bromo-4-(difluoromethoxy)benzene (141.65mg, 635.14 μmol, 86.90 μL, 1.0 eq), K₂CO₃ (175.56 mg, 1.27 mmol, 2 eq)in dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (1 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (73.39 mg, 63.51μmol, 0.1 eq) under Na at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for2 h. The mixture was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in DMFand purified by prep-HPLC (column: Waters Xbridge Prep OBD C18 150*40mm*10 um; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 20%-50%, 8min) to give ethyl6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(70 mg, 143.30 woe.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.38 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=2.3, 8.9Hz, 1H), 7.69-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.7 Hz,2H), 6.79-6.33 (m, 1H), 4.54 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 4.48-4.38 (m, 2H),3.82-3.68 (m, 4H), 2.72-2.60 (m, 6H), 1.50 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS forproduct (ESI−): m/z 489.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.569 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 mM,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 μmparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 158—Synthesis of6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(Compound 158)

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(58 mg, 118.74 μmol, 1 eq), cis-4-methylcyclohexanamine (23.10 mg,154.36 μmol, 1.3 eq, HCl) in toluene (2 mL) was added DIEA (23.02 mg,178.10 μmol, 31.02 μL, 1.5 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at120° C. for 1 h. The mixture was concentrated, and the residue wastriturated in MeOH (5 mL), the mixture was filtered, and the filter cakewas washed with MeOH and dried to give6-(4-(difluoromethoxy)phenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(27 mg, 47.96 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=14.07-13.68 (m, 1H), 10.25 (br d, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.25 (br d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.09-8.02 (m, 1H), 7.67(d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (br d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 6.79-6.24 (m, 1H), 4.98(br d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.38-4.21 (m, 3H), 4.08 (br d, J=11.6 Hz, 2H),3.59 (br d, J=11.3 Hz, 2H), 3.36-3.22 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.03 (m, 2H), 1.84(br dd, J=4.6, 8.8 Hz, 2H), 1.76-1.61 (m, 5H), 1.29 (br d, J=12.3 Hz,2H), 1.01 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z 556.2 [M+H]⁺,Rt: 2.653 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was a Chromolith RP-18e 25-2mm. Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode was positiveelectrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase A was0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018%Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95%B in 4.3 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), 95-95% B(3.00-3.50 min), 5% B at 3.51 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. Theflow rate was 0.8 mL/min.

Example 159—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(Compound 159)

To a solution of ethyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 227.03 μmol, 1 eq), cis-4-methylcyclohexanamine (40.77 mg,272.44 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (41.08 mg,317.85 μmol, 55.36 μL, 1.4 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at120° C. for 2 h. The mixture was concentrated and the reside wasdissolved in DMF and purified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18150*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 20%-50%, 8min) to give6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(31.6 mg, 61.57 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=14.00-13.56 (m, 1H), 10.38-10.14 (m, 1H), 8.40(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (br d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (br d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H),7.63 (dd, J=5.3, 8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.97 (br d, J=5.0Hz, 2H), 4.41-4.18 (m, 3H), 4.16-4.01 (m, 2H), 3.60 (br d, J=11.0 Hz,2H), 3.26 (br s, 2H), 3.18-3.01 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.79 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.61(m, 5H), 1.36-1.25 (m, 2H), 1.00 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 3H). LCMS for product(ESI−): m/z 508.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.613 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 umparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 160—Synthesis of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(Compound 160)

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(600 mg, 1.41 mmol, 1 eq), (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (257.26 mg,1.69 mmol, 1.2 eq), K₂CO₃ (584.98 mg, 4.23 mmol, 3 eq) in dioxane (10mL) and H₂O (1 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₄ (163.03 mg, 141.09 μmol, 0.1 eq)at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. The mixture wasevaporated, and the residue was dissolved in DMF and purified byprep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex luna C18 80*40 mm*3 μm; mobile phase:[water (0.04% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 20%-50%, 7 min) to give ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(200 mg, 441.99 μmol).

LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z 453.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.521 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.5 min 0.5% B in0.01 mM, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), 95% B (3.00-3.50 min), 95-5% B(3.50-4.00 min) and hold at 5% B for 0.5 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min.

Example 161—Synthesis of4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(Compound 161)

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylate(80 mg, 176.80 μmol, 1.08 eq), cis-4-methylcyclohexanamine (29.38 mg,196.34 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in toluene (1 mL) was added DIEA (52.86 mg,409.03 μmol, 71.24 μL, 2.5 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at120° C. for 1 h. The mixture was evaporated the residue was trituratedin MeOH (5 mL) and filtered, and the filter cake was washed with MeOHand dried to give4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-((1s,4S)-4-methylcyclohexyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide(32.4 mg, 61.67 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.99-13.73 (m, 1H), 10.28 (br d, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.18 (br d, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 8.06 (br d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H),7.61 (br d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.02 (br d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.05-4.86 (m, 2H),4.41-4.19 (m, 3H), 4.07 (br d, J=13.5 Hz, 2H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.67-3.53(m, 2H), 3.34-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.17-3.03 (m, 2H), 1.84 (br dd, J=5.1, 8.9Hz, 2H), 1.76-1.64 (m, 5H), 1.33-1.25 (m, 2H), 1.00 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 3H).LCMS for product (ESI−): m/z 520.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.597 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 umparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 162—Synthesis of ethyl6-bromo-1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 162)

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (300mg, 958.15 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (20 mL) was added2-bromo-1,1-diethoxyethane (377.64 mg, 1.92 mmol, 288.28 μL, 2 eq),Cs₂CO₃ (3.12 g, 9.58 mmol, 10 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at100° C. for 12 h. Two additional vials were set up as described above.All three reaction mixtures were combined for purification. The mixturewas filtered, and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column: WatersX bridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 8 min) to give ethyl6-bromo-1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(570 mg, 1.33 mmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.71 (br s, 1H), 8.52 (br s, 1H), 5.04 (br t,J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (br d, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 4.53 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H),3.81-3.69 (m, 2H), 3.56-3.45 (m, 2H), 1.48 (br t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H), 1.08(br t, J=6.9 Hz, 6H).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 430.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.502 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.5 min 5% B in0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), 95% B (3.00-3.50 min), 95-5% B(3.50-4.00 min) and hold at 5% B for 0.5 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min.

Example 163—Synthesis of ethyl1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 163)

To a solution of ethyl6-bromo-1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(550 mg, 1.28 mmol, 1 eq), (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (215.13 mg, 1.54mmol, 1.2 eq) in dioxane (10 mL) and H₂O (1 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (531.24mg, 3.84 mmol, 3 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (148.06 mg, 128.13 μmol, 0.1 eq) underNa at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 2 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and the residue was dissolved in DMF, and purified byprep-HPLC (column Phenomenex Gemini-NX 80*40 mm*3 um; mobile phase:[water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 15%-35%, 8 min) to give ethyl1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(300 mg, 674.99 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=14.54-14.01 (m, 1H), 8.91 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H),8.55 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.21 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.11(t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 4.55 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.79(qd, J=7.1, 9.4 Hz, 2H), 3.52 (qd, J=7.0, 9.4 Hz, 2H), 1.50 (t, J=7.1Hz, 3H), 1.09 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z445.2[M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.640 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.5 min 0.5% B in0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), 95% B (3.00-3.50 min), 95-5% B(3.50-4.00 min) and hold at 5% B for 0.5 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min.

Example 164—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 164)

To a solution of ethyl1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(257 mg, 578.24 μmol, 1 eq) in toluene (5 mL) was addedbicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (89.90 mg, 751.71 μmol, 1.3 eq, HCl), DIEA(112.10 mg, 867.36 μmol, 151.08 μL, 1.5 eq) at 20° C., the mixture wasstirred at 120° C. for 1 h. The mixture was concentrated to giveN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(250 mg, crude).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 482.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.203 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was a Chromolith RP-18e 25-2mm, (3 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.00 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00min).

Example 164A— Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-oxoethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 164A)

To a solution ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-1-(2,2-diethoxyethyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(220 mg, 456.89 μmol, 1 eq) in THF (10 mL) was added HCl (2 M, 4.57 mL,20 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 h. The mixturewas concentrated to giveN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-oxoethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(250 mg, crude).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=10.38 (br s, 1H), 9.71 (s, 1H), 9.07 (d,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.63 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=5.4, 8.8 Hz, 2H),7.36 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.31 (s, 2H), 2.54 (s, 1H), 2.16 (s, 6H).

Example 165—Synthesis of1-(2-(6-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 165)

To a solution ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-oxoethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(30 mg, 73.64 μmol, 1 eq), 6-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptane (10.98 mg,81.00 μmol, 1.1 eq, HCl) in MeOH (5 mL) was added NaOAc (18.12 mg,220.92 μmol, 3 eq) to adjust the PH to 7. Then NaBH₃CN (13.88 mg, 220.92μmol, 3 eq) was added at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2h. The mixture was concentrated and the residue was dissolved in DMF andpurified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 100*25 mm*3 μm; mobilephase: [water (0.05% HCl)−ACN]; B %: 20%-50%, 8 min) to give1-(2-(6-oxa-3-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(11 mg, 21.91 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=13.54-13.35 (m, 1H), 10.27 (s, 1H), 8.90 (brs, 1H), 8.62 (s, 1H), 7.62 (br dd, J=5.3, 8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (br t, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 5.11 (br s, 2H), 4.69 (br d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 4.19-4.02 (m, 2H),3.55 (br s, 4H), 3.43-3.33 (m, 1H), 3.05 (br d, J=10.1 Hz, 1H), 2.55 (s,1H), 2.24 (s, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 491.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.447min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.00 min,hold on 95% B for 1.00 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 1.0 ml/min. Mobile phase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic Acid in water,mobile phase B was 0.018% Trifluoroacetic Acid in acetonitrile. Thecolumn used for chromatography was a Kinetex C18 50*2.1 mm column (5 umparticles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD) and evaporativelight scattering (ELSD) detection as well as positive electrosprayionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 166—Synthesis of1-(2-(3-oxa-6-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 166)

To a solution ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-(2-oxoethyl)-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(30 mg, 73.64 μmol, 1 eq), 3-oxa-6-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptane (11.98 mg,88.37 μmol, 1.2 eq, HCl) in MeOH (2 mL) was added NaOAc (18.12 mg,220.92 μmol, 3 eq) to adjust the PH to 7. NaBH₃CN (13.88 mg, 220.92μmol, 3 eq) was added, the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 3 h. Themixture was concentrated and the residue was dissolved in DMF andpurified by prep-HPLC (column Waters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 μm;mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 60%-90%, 10 min) to give1-(2-(3-oxa-6-azabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-6-yl)ethyl)-N-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(6.7 mg, 13.52 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=10.52 (s, 1H), 8.89 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.60(d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.21 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 4.64-4.51(m, 2H), 4.34 (d, J=10.9 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 3.61 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.03-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.66 (q, J=6.5 Hz, 1H), 2.54 (s, 1H),2.23 (s, 6H), 1.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 491.2[M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.267 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min,hold on 95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 0.8 ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Example 167—Synthesis of6-bromo-2H-pyrido[2,3-d][1,3]oxazine-2,4(1H)-dione (Compound 167)

To a solution of 2-amino-5-bromonicotinic acid (1.2 g, 5.53 mmol, 1 eq)in THF (25 mL) was added a solution of bis(trichloromethyl) carbonate(3.61 g, 12.16 mmol, 2.2 eq) in THF (15 mL) at 25° C., the mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 12 h. One additional vial was set up as describedabove. The mixtures were combined and filtered, and the filtrate wasconcentrated to give 6-bromo-2H-pyrido[2,3-d][1,3]oxazine-2,4(1H)-dione(5 g, crude).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 242.7, 240.7 [M−H]⁻, Rt: 0.807 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas negative electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.05 min 0.5% B in0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.24 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Example 168—Synthesis of benzyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 168)

To a solution of NaH (790.00 mg, 19.75 mmol, 60% purity, 2 eq) in DMA(10 mL) was added dibenzyl propanedioate (5.62 g, 19.75 mmol, 2 eq) andthen a solution of 6-bromo-1H-pyrido[2,3-d][1,3]oxazine-2,4-dione (2.4g, 9.88 mmol, 1 eq) in DMA (10 mL) was added at 20° C., the mixture wasstirred at 90° C. for 3 h. The mixture was poured into water andacidified by adding 2 N hydrochloric acid dropwise to pH 3. Thenfiltered, and the filter cake was dried to give benzyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (3g, crude).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=12.15-11.96 (m, 1H), 8.68 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),8.55 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.41-7.29 (m, 3H),5.32 (s, 2H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 375.0, 377.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt:0.836 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was a Luna-C18 2.0*30 mm, (3μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018%Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95%B in 2.00 min 0.5% B in 0.01 mM, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B(1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 mM with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 mM Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00 min).

Example 169—Synthesis of benzyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 169)

To a solution of benzyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate (1.3g, 3.47 mmol, 1 eq) in DMF (15 mL) was added 4-(2-chloroethyl)morpholine(709.25 mg, 3.81 mmol, 1.1 eq, HCl), Cs₂CO₃ (9.03 g, 27.72 mmol, 8 eq)at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 12 h. The mixture wasfiltered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column: PhenomenexGemini-NX 80*40 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %:10%-30%, 8 min) to give benzyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(1.6 g, 3.28 mmol).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 488.0, 490.0 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.989 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.05 min 0.5% B in0.01 mM, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.24 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Example 170—Synthesis of benzyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 170)

To a solution of benzyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(800 mg, 1.64 mmol, 1 eq), (4-fluorophenyl)boronic acid (229.22 mg, 1.64mmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (8 mL) and H₂O (0.8 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (452.84mg, 3.28 mmol, 2 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (189.31 mg, 163.82 μmol, 0.1 eq) underN₂ at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. The mixture wasconcentrated and dissolved in DMF then purified by prep-HPLC (column:Kromasil C18 (250*50 mm*10 um); mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 20%-40%, 10 min) to give benzyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(350 mg, 695.11 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.84 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 7.78 (dd, J=5.6, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (br d, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 7.38-7.26(m, 5H), 5.16 (s, 2H), 4.61-4.53 (m, 2H), 3.73 (br s, 4H), 3.17-3.06 (m,6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 504.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.437 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.5 min 0.5% B in0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), 95% B (3.00-3.50 min), 95-5% B(3.50-4.00 min) and hold at 5% B for 0.5 min. The flow rate was 1.0mL/min.

Example 171—Synthesis of benzyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 171)

To a solution of benzyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 198.60 μmol, 1 eq), dimethyl sulfate (27.55 mg, 218.46 μmol,20.72 μL, 1.1 eq) in acetone (8 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (54.90 mg, 397.20μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 55° C. for 12 h. Oneadditional vial was set up as described above. The combined mixture waspoured into water (40 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with ethylacetate (3×40 mL), the combined organic phase was washed with brine (30mL), dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated to givecrude product, which was purified by silica gel chromatography (columnheight: mesh silica gel, Petroleum ether:Ethyl acetate=1:2) to givebenzyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(80 mg, 154.58 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.79 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=2.5 Hz,1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.50 (dd, J=1.6, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 7.42-7.34 (m, 3H),7.22-7.15 (m, 2H), 5.45 (s, 2H), 4.79-4.61 (m, 2H), 3.94 (s, 3H),3.83-3.66 (m, 4H), 2.91-2.58 (m, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 518.2[M+H]+, Rt: 1.359 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.05 min 0.5% B in0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.24 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Example 172—Synthesis of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid (Compound 172)

To a mixture of Pd/C (10 mg, 135.25 μmol, 10% purity, 1 eq) in THF (5mL) was added benzyl6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(70 mg, 135.25 μmol, 1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 2 h under H₂ (15 psi). The mixture was filtered, and the filtratewas concentrated to give6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (45 mg, crude).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.89 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 7.83 (dd, J=5.5, 8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (br t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.48 (brt, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 4.15 (s, 3H), 3.57-3.52 (m, 4H), 2.57-2.51 (m, 6H).LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 428.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.677 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was a Chromolith RP-18e 25-2mm, (3 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.00 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00min)

Example 173—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 173)

To a solution of6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (38 mg, 88.90 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.3 mL) was added HATU (67.61 mg,177.81 μmol, 2 eq) and DIEA (45.96 mg, 355.62 μmol, 61.94 μL, 4 eq). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 h, bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine(13.82 mg, 115.58 μmol, 1.3 eq, HCl) was added into the mixture, themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. The mixture was filtered, and thefiltrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX C1875*30 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 30%-60%,8 min) to giveN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(12.1 mg, 24.57 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ=8.90 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),7.76-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.25 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.68 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 4.24(s, 3H), 3.68-3.63 (m, 4H), 2.73 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (br d, J=3.9Hz, 4H), 2.49 (s, 1H), 2.20 (s, 6H).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 493.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.911 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was a Chromolith RP-18e 25-2mm, (3 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.00 mM 0.5% B in 0.01 mM, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B(1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00 min)

Example 174—Synthesis of benzyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 174)

To a solution of benzyl6-bromo-4-hydroxy-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(760 mg, 1.56 mmol, 1 eq), (4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (236.49 mg,1.56 mmol, 1 eq) in dioxane (4 mL) and H₂O (0.4 mL) was added K₂CO₃(430.20 mg, 3.11 mmol, 2 eq), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (179.84 mg, 155.63 μmol, 0.1 eq)under Na at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 1 h. Themixture was concentrated and dissolved in DMF then purified by prep-HPLC(column: Kromasil C18 (250*50 mm*10 um); mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 20%-40%, 10 min) to give benzyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(300 mg, 581.90 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.83 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=2.1 Hz,1H), 7.68 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.40-7.29 (m, 3H),7.06 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 4.56 (br t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.81(s, 3H), 3.71 (br s, 4H), 3.12-3.02 (m, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+):m/z 516.1 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.397 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 um particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.5 min 0.5% B in0.01 mM, 5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), 95% B (3.00-3.50 min), 95-5% B(3.50-4.00 min) and hold at 5% B for 0.5 mM The flow rate was 1.0mL/min.

Example 175—Synthesis of benzyl4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 175)

To a solution of benzyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(100 mg, 193.97 μmol, 1 eq), dimethyl sulfate (26.91 mg, 213.36 μmol,20.23 μL, 1.1 eq) in acetone (3 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (53.62 mg, 387.93μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred at 55° C. for 12 h. Oneadditional vial was set up as described above. The mixture was pouredinto water (40 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate(3×40 mL), the combined organic phase was washed with brine (30 mL),dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated to give crudeproduct, which was purified by silica gel chromatography (column height:mesh silica gel, Petroleum ether:Ethyl acetate=1:2) to give benzyl4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(70 mg, 132.18 μmol) as colorless oil.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.80 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.37-8.33 (m, 1H),7.56-7.46 (m, 4H), 7.43-7.33 (m, 3H), 7.06-6.99 (m, 2H), 5.44 (s, 2H),4.81-4.61 (m, 2H), 3.93 (s, 3H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.85-3.62 (m, 4H),3.10-2.40 (m, 6H) LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 530.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.343min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.05 min 0.5% B in0.01 mM, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.24 mM The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Example 176—Synthesis of4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid (Compound 176)

To a mixture of Pd/C (10 mg, 113.30 μmol, 10% purity, 1 eq) in THF (5mL) was added benzyl4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(60 mg, 113.30 μmol, 1 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 2 h under H₂ (15 psi). The mixture was filtered, and filtrate wasconcentrated to give4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (25 mg, 56.89 mol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.99 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 7.75 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.51 (br t, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 4.13 (s, 3H), 3.85-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.55 (br d, J=4.3 Hz, 4H),2.61-2.51 (m, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 440.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 0.133min, 0.682 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was a Chromolith RP-18e 25-2mm, (3 um particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.00 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00min)

Example 177—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 177)

To a solution of4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (20 mg, 45.51 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (0.3 mL) was added HATU (34.61 mg,91.02 μmol, 2 eq) and DIEA (23.53 mg, 182.04 μmol, 31.71 μL, 4 eq). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 h, bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine(7.08 mg, 59.16 μmol, 1.3 eq, HCl) was added into the mixture, themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 1 h. The mixture was filtered, and thefiltrate was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Phenomenex Gemini-NX C1875*30 mm*3 um; mobile phase: [water (10 mM NH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 25%-55%,8 min) to giveN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(6.4 mg, 12.47 mol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, MeOD) δ=8.90 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H),7.65 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.69 (br t, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 4.25 (s, 3H), 3.86 (s, 3H), 3.67 (br t, J=4.7 Hz, 4H), 2.74 (br t,J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.64 (br s, 4H), 2.50 (s, 1H), 2.21 (s, 6H).

LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 505.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 2.861 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was a Chromolith RP-18e 25-2mm, (3 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 0.037% Trifluoroacetic acid in water, and mobile phase B was0.018% Trifluoroacetic acid in HPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was5-95% B in 2.00 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100%B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in 1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.19 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min (0.00-1.80 min) and 1.2 mL/min (1.81-2.00min)

Example 178—Synthesis of ethyl4-isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(Compound 178)

To a solution of ethyl4-hydroxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(50 mg, 110.26 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (30.48 mg,220.51 μmol, 2 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5h. 2-iodopropane (37.49 mg, 220.51 μmol, 22.05 μL, 2 eq) was added tothe mixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 12 h. Themixture was poured into water (10 mL), then extracted with ethyl acetate(3×10 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with brine (10 mL),dried with anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated to give ethyl4-isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(40 mg, crude).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.80 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 7.57-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.04 (m, 2H), 4.84-4.76 (m, 1H), 4.70-4.64(m, 2H), 4.46 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.73-3.68 (m, 4H),2.77-2.71 (m, 2H), 2.64 (br d, J=4.1 Hz, 4H), 1.46-1.40 (m, 9H). LCMSfor product (ESI+): m/z 496.2 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.351 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was Xbridge Shield RP18 2.1*50mm, (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS modewas positive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobilephase A was 10 mM Ammonium bicarbonate in water, and mobile phase B wasHPLC grade acetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 2.05 min 0.5% B in0.01 min, 5-95% B (0.01-1.00 min), 95-100% B (1.00-1.80 min), 5% B in1.81 min with a hold at 5% B for 0.24 min. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Example 179—Synthesis of4-isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicAcid (Compound 179)

To a solution of ethyl4-isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylate(37 mg, 74.66 μmol, 1 eq) in DMSO (1 mL) was added NaOH (2 M, 74.66 μL,2 eq) at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 2 h. The mixturewas filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC column: (WelchXtimate C18 100*25 mm*3 μm; mobile phase: [water (0.05% HCl)−ACN]; B %:5%-30%, 8 min) to give4-isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (8 mg, 17.11 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ=8.99 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=2.3 Hz,1H), 7.74 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.11 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.88 (quin, J=6.0Hz, 1H), 4.74 (br t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.50 (br d, J=4.6 Hz,4H), 2.53-2.50 (m, 6H), 1.39 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+):m/z 468.4 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 1.711 min.

LC/MS (The column used for chromatography was a HALO AQ-C18 2.1*30 mm,(2.7 μm particles). Detection methods are diode array (DAD). MS mode waspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000. Mobile phase Awas 0.037% TFA in water, and mobile phase B was 0.018% TFA in HPLC gradeacetonitrile. The gradient was 5-95% B in 4.30 min 0.5% B in 0.01 min,5-95% B (0.01-3.00 min), with a hold at 95% B for 0.50 min, 95-5% B(3.50-3.51 min), 5% B in 3.51 min, with a hold at 5% B for 0.79 min. Theflow rate was 1.0 mL/min.

Example 180—Synthesis ofN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(Compound 180)

To a solution of4-isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylicacid (5 mg, 10.69 μmol, 1 eq) in DMF (1 mL) was added HATU (8.13 mg,21.39 μmol, 2 eq), DIEA (5.53 mg, 42.78 μmol, 7.45 μL, 4 eq) at 20° C.,the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 0.5 h.Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-amine (2.56 mg, 21.39 μmol, 2 eq, HCl) to themixture at 20° C., the mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 1 h. Themixture was filtered and the filtrate was purified by prep-HPLC (columnWaters Xbridge BEH C18 100*25 mm*5 um; mobile phase: [water (10 mMNH₄HCO₃)−ACN]; B %: 35%-65%, 10 min) to giveN-(bicyclo[1.1.1]pentan-1-yl)-4-isopropoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2-morpholinoethyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide(1.2 mg, 2.23 μmol).

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ=8.82 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 8.46-8.41 (m, 1H),8.05-8.00 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.06 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.97-4.91(m, 1H), 4.72-4.67 (m, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 3.73-3.68 (m, 4H), 2.73 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.66-2.60 (m, 4H), 2.51 (s, 1H), 2.22 (s, 6H), 1.40 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 6H). LCMS for product (ESI+): m/z 533.3 [M+H]⁺, Rt: 3.071 min.

LC/MS (The gradient was 5% B in 0.40 min and 5-95% B at 0.40-3.40 min,hold on 95% B for 0.45 min, and then 95-5% B in 0.01 min, the flow ratewas 0.8 ml/min Mobile phase A was H2O+10 mM NH₄HCO₃, mobile phase B wasAcetonitrile. The column used for chromatography was a Xbridge ShieldRP18 2.1*50 mm column (5 μm particles). Detection methods are diodearray (DAD) and evaporative light scattering (ELSD) detection as well aspositive electrospray ionization. MS range was 100-1000.

Pharmaceutical Compositions Example A-1: Parenteral PharmaceuticalComposition

To prepare a parenteral pharmaceutical composition suitable foradministration by injection (subcutaneous, intravenous), 1-1000 mg of awater-soluble salt of a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof, is dissolved insterile water and then mixed with 10 mL of 0.9% sterile saline. Asuitable buffer is optionally added as well as optional acid or base toadjust the pH. The mixture is incorporated into a dosage unit formsuitable for administration by injection.

Example A-2: Oral Solution

To prepare a pharmaceutical composition for oral delivery, a sufficientamount of a compound described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof, is added to water (with optional solubilizer(s), optionalbuffer(s) and taste masking excipients) to provide a 20 mg/mL solution.

Example A-3: Oral Tablet

A tablet is prepared by mixing 20-50% by weight of a compound describedherein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, 20-50% by weightof microcrystalline cellulose, and 1-10% by weight of magnesium stearateor other appropriate excipients. Tablets are prepared by directcompression. The total weight of the compressed tablets is maintained at100-500 mg.

Example A-4: Oral Capsule

To prepare a pharmaceutical composition for oral delivery, 1-1000 mg ofa compound described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, is mixed with starch or other suitable powder blend. Themixture is incorporated into an oral dosage unit such as a hard gelatincapsule, which is suitable for oral administration.

In another embodiment, 1-1000 mg of a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is placed into Size 4 capsule,or size 1 capsule (hypromellose or hard gelatin) and the capsule isclosed.

BIOLOGICAL EXAMPLES Example B-1: CB₁ and CB₂ Receptor Binding Assays

The compounds were evaluated in CB₁R and CB₂R binding assays usingmembranes from HEK-293 cells transfected with cDNAs encoding the humanrecombinant CB₁R (B_(max)=2.5 μmol/mg protein) and human recombinantCB₂R (B_(max)=4.7 μmol/mg protein) (Perkin-Elmer). These membranes wereincubated with[³H]-(—)-cis-3-[2-hydroxy-4-(1,1-dimethylheptyl)phenyl]-trans-4-(3-hydroxypropyl)cyclohexanol([³H]CP-55,940) (0.14 nM/K_(d)=0.18 nM and 0.084 nM/K_(d)=0.31 nM forCB₁R and CB₂R, respectively) as high-affinity ligand and displaced with100 nM(R)-(+)-[2,3-dihydro-5-methyl-3-(4-morpholinylmethyl)pyrrolo[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazin-6-yl]-1-naphthalenylmethanone(WIN-55,212-2) as heterologous competitor for nonspecific binding(K_(i)=9.2 and 2.1 nM, respectively, for CB₁R and CB₂R). Compounds weretested following the procedure described by the cell membranemanufacturer. CB₁R binding protocol involves the use of the samesolution buffer used for both incubation and washing reaction (Tris-HCl,50 mM; EDTA, 2.5 mM; MgCl₂, 2.5 mM; BSA, 0.5 mg/mL at pH 7.4), 0.4 nMfor [³H]CP-55,940, test compounds (concentrations from 0.001 to 10 μM),and finally 8 μg/sample membrane in a total volume of 200 μL. CB₂Rbinding assays were carried out with two different buffers: incubationbuffer (Tris-HCl, 50 mM; MgCl₂, 5 mM; CaCl₂ 1 mM; BSA, 0.2% at pH 7.4)and washing buffer (Tris-HCl, 50 mM; NaCl 500 mM; BSA, 0.1% at pH 7.4).The assay mixture contained incubation buffer, 0.4 nM [³H]CP-55,940,test substances (concentrations from 0.001 to 10 μM), and 4 μg/samplemembrane in a total assay volume of 200 μL. Assays were performed induplicate and incubated for 120 mM at 37° C. After the incubation, theassay mixture is filtered through 96 GF/C filter plates (Perkin Elmer#6005174) using Perkin Elmer Filtermate Harvester, and then washed fourtimes with ice-cold washing buffer. The filters are dried for 1 hour at50° C. and [³H] trapped on filter counted for radioactivity in PerkinElmer Microscint 20 cocktail (#6013329) using Perkin Elmer MicroBeta2Reader. The results are expressed as a percent inhibition of the controlradioligand specific binding calculated using the following equation: %Inhibition=(1−(Assay well−Average_LC)/(Average_HC−Average_LC))×100%.Data are analyzed and IC50 is calculated using GraphPad Prism 5 and themodel “log(inhibitor) vs. response—Variable slope”. The binding affinityof the compounds is Determined by Using the Cheng and Prusoff EquationKi=IC50/(1+[radioligand]/Kd).

Example B-2: CB₂ Receptor cAMP Assay

cAMP Hunter CHO-K-1 cell lines expressing human CB₂ receptor (Eurofins)were expanded from freezer stocks according to standard procedures.Cells were seeded in a total volume of 20 μL into white walled, 384-wellmicroplates and incubated at 37° C. for the appropriate time prior totesting. cAMP modulation in agonist, inverse agonist or antagonistformat was determined using the DiscoverX HitHunter cAMP XS+ assay(Eurofins). For agonist determination, cells were incubated with samplein the presence of EC80 forskolin to induce response. Media wasaspirated from cells and replaced with 15 μL 2:1 HBSS/10 mM Hepes: cAMPXS+Ab reagent. Intermediate dilution of sample stocks was performed togenerate 4× sample in assay buffer containing 4× EC80 forskolin. 5 μL of4× sample was added to cells and incubated at 37° C. or room temperaturefor 30 or 60 minutes. Final assay vehicle concentration was 1%. Forinverse agonist determination, cells were preincubated with sample inthe presence of EC20 forskolin. Media was aspirated from cells andreplaced with 15 μL, 2:1 HBSS/10 mM Hepes: cAMP XS+Ab reagent.Intermediate dilution of sample stocks was performed to generate 4×sample in assay buffer containing 4× EC20 forskolin. 5 μL of 4× samplewas added to cells and incubated at 37° C. or room temperature for 30 or60 minutes. Final assay vehicle concentration was 1%. For antagonistdetermination, cells were pre-incubated with sample followed by agonistchallenge at the EC80 concentration. Media was aspirated from cells andreplaced with 10 μL 1:1 HBSS/Hepes: cAMP XS+Ab reagent. 5 μL of 4×compound was added to the cells and incubated at 37° C. or roomtemperature for 30 minutes. 5 μL of 4× EC80 agonist was added to cellsand incubated at 37° C. or room temperature for 30 or 60 minutes. EC80forksolin was included. After appropriate compound incubation, assaysignal was generated through incubation with 20 μL cAMP XS+ED/CL lysiscocktail for one hour followed by incubation with 20 μL, cAMP XS+EAreagent for three hours at room temperature. Microplates were readfollowing signal generation with a PerkinElmer Envision instrument forchemiluminescent signal detection. Compound activity was analyzed usingCBIS data analysis suite (ChemInnovation, CA). For agonist mode assay,percentage activity is calculated using the following formula: %Activity=100%×(1−(mean RLU of test sample−mean RLU of MAX control)/(meanRLU of vehicle control−mean RLU of MAX control)). For inverse agonistmode assay, percentage activity is calculated using the followingformula: % Inverse Agonist Activity=100%×((mean RLU of test sample−meanRLU of EC20 forskolin)/(mean RLU of forskolin positive control−mean RLUof EC20 control)). For antagonist mode assay, percentage inhibition iscalculated using the following formula: % Inhibition=100%×(mean RLU oftest sample−mean RLU of EC80 control)/(mean RLU of forskolin positivecontrol−mean RLU of EC80 control). Data are analyzed and IC₅₀ iscalculated using GraphPad Prism 5 and the model “log(inhibitor) vs.response—Variable slope”.

Illustrative binding affinities for representative compounds aredescribed in Table 1. The potencies are divided into three criteria: +means that IC₅₀) is greater than 1000 nM; ++ means IC₅₀ is between 100nM and 999 nM; +++ means IC₅₀ is below 100 nM. In some embodiments,compounds with IC₅₀ designated “+” may have IC₅₀s between 1 μM to 30 μM.

TABLE 1 CB2 CB1 cAMP IC₅₀ (nM)/ Compound IC₅₀ (nM) IC₅₀ (nM) MaxStimulation % 1 ++ + 2 ++ + 3 ++ + 4 ++ 5 6.5 3872 70 (75%) 66.1 >10000 >1000 7 + + >1000 8 20 >10000 40 (32%) 9 +++ + 71 (7%) 107 >10000 7 (82%) 11 ++ + 81 (60%) 12 + + 13 17 >10000 62 (67%) 14 +++ 158.8 >10000 21 (75%) 16 22.6 >10000 7 (30%) 17 ++ + 18 + + 19 20 >1000043 (81%) 20 4.7 >10000 7 (93%) 21 ++ + 22 ++ + 23 +++ ++ 24 + + 25 + +26 2.2 >10000 27 2 >10000 28 0.7 >10000 29 1.2 >10000 5 (107%) 301.2 >10000 17 (89%) 31 +++ + 127 (78%) 32 0.8 39 33 4 >10000 6 (100,79%) 34 1 184 35 7.5 358 36 5 >10000 13 (89%) 37 0.6 112 38 +++ ++ 391.2 >10000 40 7 >10000 10 (74%) 41 ++ + 42 23 >10000 14 (73%) 43 ++ 447.2 6083 >1000 45 +++ + 15 (70%) 46 6 8608 14 (77%) 47 24.9 >10000 0.5(48%) 48 4.5 >10000 0.2 (66%) 49 ++ 50 4.3 2781 0.6 (80%) 51 2.1 >100002 (108%) 52 10 962 1 (77%) 53 +++ + 2 (85%) 54 +++ + 55 0.6 2944 11(84%) 56 +++ + 57 +++ + 8 (63%) 58 5.58 >10000 20 (77%) 59 130 >10000119 (75%) 61 +++ + 13 (83%) 62 +++ + 13 (33%) 63 +++ + >1000 64 + + 65++ + 66 + + 67 + + 68 ++ + 69 +++ + 21 (79%) 70 +++ + 71 + + 72 +++ + 73++ + 74 + + 75 + + 76 +++ + 77 ++ + 78 ++ + 80 ++ + 81 5 >10000 82 +++ +1 (86%) 83 +++ + 5 (93%) 84 3.7 413 85 7.9 605 0.5 (93%) 86 +++ + 87 54583 88 6.7 >10000 89 +++ + 7 (92%) 90 11 348 91 7 >10000 92 +++ 3.6(108%) 93 3.6 >10000 94 4.1 3264 0.8 (55%) 95 3.2 895 2 (60%) 96 +++ +97 +++ + 99 12 >10000 53 (89%) 100 4 2882 2 (82%) 101 7.6 2107 21 (71%)102 2.3 1609 3 (79%) 103 3 2905 9 (91%) 104 +++ + 105 14 >10000 28(116%) 106 +++ + 108 ++ + 109 +++ + 110 ++ ++ 111 +++ ++ 112 +++ +113 + + 114 ++ + 115 29 552 116 31 1481 117 ++ + 118 ++ + 119 ++ +120 + + 121 9 2315 122 ++ + 123 + + 124 + + 125 ++ + 126 + + 127 + + 128++ + 129 + + 130 + + 131 + + 132 ++ + 133 ++ + 134 ++ + 135 +++ +136 + + 137 15 >10000 138 ++ + 139 + + 140 ++ + 141 ++ + 142 ++ + 143 343357 144 1498 >10000 145 +++ + 146 + + 147 + + 148 + + 149 +++ + 150++ + 151 + + 152 ++ + 153 +++ + 155 + + 158 +++ + 159 +++ ++ 161 +++ +165 + 166 + 173 + 177 + 180 + Blank means not tested

Example B-3: In Vitro Mixed Lymphocyte Reaction Assay

Dendritic cells (DC) were generated by culturing monocytes isolated fromfreshly isolated human PBMCs using a monocyte purification kit (MiltenyiBiotec) in vitro for 7 days with 500 U/mL interleukin-4 (IL-4) and 250U/mL GM-CSF (R&D Systems). CD⁴⁺ T cells (1×10⁵) and allogeneic DCs(1×10⁴) were co-cultured with or without CB₂R antagonists and/oranti-PD-(L)-1 antibody added at the initiation of the assay. After 5days, IFNγsecretion in culture supernatants was analyzed by ELISA (BDBiosciences).

Example B-4: In Vitro T Cell Exhaustion Assay

Freshly isolated human PBMCs from healthy donors were cultured for 3days with or without CB₂R antagonists and/or anti-PD-(L)-1 antibodies atthe initiation of the assay together with serial dilutions ofstaphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB; Toxin Technology). IL-2 levels inculture supernatants were measured by ELISA analysis (BD Biosciences).

Example B-5: In Vivo B16F10 Tumor Growth Inhibition Study

C57BL/6 inbred female mice, aged at 8-9 week, were purchased fromCharles River. On the day of inoculation (Day 0), B16F10 cells wereharvested, washed and counted. Cells were re-suspended as single cellsolution in PBS at a concentration of 5×10⁶ cells/mL at the final step.Immediately, five hundred thousand (5×10⁵) of B16F10 cells suspended in0.1 mL PBS were injected in the right flank of C57BL/6 micesubcutaneously using 27 G needles. When palpable, tumors were measuredby a caliper and tumor volumes (mm³) were calculated bylength×width×height×0.5236. Mice with the tumor size approximate to 100mm³ were randomly assigned into one of four groups (n=10). Each groupreceived vehicle (BID), CB₂R antagonists at 1 mg/kg (QD) and/or mouseanti-PD-1 (RMP1-14) at 5 mg/kg (Q2D), intraperitoneally. Tumor size andbody weight were determined every 2-3 days. Percent tumor growthinhibition (TGI) was defined as the difference between the Median TumorVolume (MTV) of a test group and control group, using the formula: %TGI=((MTVcontrol−MTVtreated/MTVcontrol))×100.

Example B-6: Combination with Anti-PD-1/Anti-PD-L1 Agents

CB₂ receptor antagonists can be used in combination with other therapiesthat further enhance the antitumor immune response. When PD-1 and PD-L1join together, they form a biochemical shield protecting tumor cellsfrom being destroyed by the immune system. In some embodiments, CB₂receptor antagonists are combined with anti-PD-1/anti-PD-L1 agents totreat cancer. Combination therapy is advantageous when efficacy isgreater than either agent alone or when the dose required for eitherdrug is reduced thereby improving the side effect profile.

Example B-7: In Vivo PK

Compounds described herein are tested in vivo and PK parameters aredetermined as follows. Test compound is administered to six male SDrats, IV (n=3) at a dose level of 1 mg/kg and (PO) at dose level of 5mg/kg PO (n=3). The dosing solution for IV administration is prepared bydissolving the compound in DMSO/PEG400/Water=10:30:60 as a 0.5 mg/mLsolution (2 mL/kg dose volume). The dosing suspension for oraladministration is formulated in 0.5% Methylcellulose as a 1 mg/mLsuspension for the 5 mg/kg oral dose level (5 mL/kg dose volume).

Blood samples are collected from rats via jugular vein cannulation intoEDTA-K₂ tubes. For the IV administration experiment, blood samples arecollected pre-dose, at 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, 8 h, and 24h post-dose administration. For PO administration, blood samples arecollected pre-dose, at 15 min, 30 min 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, 8 h, and 24 hpost-dose administration.

For the IV administration experiment, blood concentrations of thecompound are determined using LC-MS/MS with a lower limit ofquantitation of 10 ng/mL. For the PO administration experiment, plasmaconcentrations of the compound are determined using LC-MS/MS with alower limit of quantitation of 1 ng/mL. The pharmacokinetic parametersare determined by non-compartmental analysis using WinNonlin.

Certain compounds described herein have higher bioavailability andimproved PK compared to previously described compounds and demonstratean improvement when R¹ is OH vs H, and/or when R⁴ is a bridgedcycloalkyl.

The examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrativepurposes only and various modifications or changes suggested to personsskilled in the art are to be included within the spirit and purview ofthis application and scope of the appended claims.

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 11. The pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound of claim 10, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient.
 12. A compound which is:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 13. The pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound of claim 12, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient.
 14. A compound which is:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 15. The pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound of claim 14, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient.
 16. A compound which is:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 17. The pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a compound of claim 16, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient.
 18. A compound which is:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof.
 19. Thepharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of claim 18, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least onepharmaceutically acceptable excipient.